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Go behind the scenes with legendary drone pilot JayByrd Films (Jay Christensen) and World Champion Barefoot Water Skier Ben Groen on this epic over-the-water FPV drone shoot for MISSION Boat Gear.

If you're looking to learn how to wakesurf, we've got you covered. Check out our tips and tricks to make getting up on the board and carving the wave easy and fun.

Mark from MISSION covers three essential knots that all boaters should know. These three essential boat knots will help make a day on the water easy, comfortable – and make you look like a pro!

It’s Wednesday night, which means one thing: it’s Paddle Night. Jill, Michelle, and Judy have made it a point (for the past 7 years!) to carve out one night a week for themselves. No work, no kids, no husbands and no phones. They’ve found that when it’s just them and the water, that’s where the best conversations take place.

 

 

Like so many of us, Brogan feels “busy” all the time. And with that feeling can comes a high degree of stress. Managing work and being on the road, while also trying to make the most out of being at home and being present, ain’t easy.

To make sure your waves don’t fall flat this summer, we’ve put together a guide on the four elements that can make (or break) a surf wave. Ready to ride some killer waves? Let’s get started.

Paddle boarding is a great way to get in a killer core workout and have fun with friends all while getting a gnarly view of the horizon. Let's dive into some SUP basics! 

Check out this 3-minute video from co-founder Kris Clover of MISSION Boat Gear and learn how wake shapers work on an inboard boat.

Go behind the scene on MISSION's FPV drone shoot with Jay Christensen of JayByrd Films.

What better place to test out and photograph our new 2021 products than the beautiful islands of Turks and Caicos? We were lucky enough to partner with our friends at Wake to Wake Watersports to put our MISSION gear to the test on that iconic turquoise water.

The ease of getting started in the sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) continues to attract newcomers, and the fun keeps them coming back. Here are a couple of pointers that can help make the most of your first experience on a SUP.

Learn the basics of boat safety so you can enjoy a fun day on the water and keep everyone safe even when the unexpected pops in for a visit.

Every time we hit the water, we’re there to have a good time. But whether we’re wake surfing, fishing, or just cruising, boating is all about having fun – it’s our responsibility to respect other people, wildlife, and the environment. If you’re new to boating or just need a refresher, here are a few things to keep in mind the next time you’re out on the water.

Unlike the actual boating season, boating maintenance is a non-stop adventure and the time you spend staying on top of the routine will be returned as more time on the water later. Here’s a quick rundown of the mid-season maintenance items that every boat owner should add to their to-do list.

Help your friends and family learn the basics of wakesurfing so they can have a fun day on the water and experience the thrill of surfing an endless wave.

America’s birthday is also one of the biggest boating days/weekends of the year, and the festivities come with a little added pressure to have a good time. So if make sure you're stocked up on the essentials to avoid an unscheduled trip to shore.

We created the MISSION wakesurf board line to give people access to legitimate surf platforms without asking them to fork over an entire paycheck. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all board, so we launched four distinct boards that appeal to different surf styles and skill levels. 

Did you finally get tired of hauling a floppy foam burrito on the back of your boat and decide to upgrade to one of our REEF inflatable water mats? Good choice. Now the question is: how do you dispose of that funky floating burden?

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in a climate that allows for year-round boating, or you’re just really hardcore, the boating season must eventually come to an end. When the time comes to start thinking about the dreaded day when our boats come out of the water and go onto the shelf for hibernation, here's a little checklist. It's OK. We'll get through it together!

Surfboard design has ebbed and flowed along an evolving wave of styles, concepts, and applications – especially once surfers began taking their boards from the ocean to lakes and rivers. Understanding how a wakesurf board is designed and how the different elements combine to create a unique ride will help you choose the one that fits your surf style.

Whether you trailer your boat every weekend or just at the bookends of each season, your boat trailer is the only thing that can get you from point A to point B safely and reliably. So if you’re not an expert, there are some mission-critical features that you should be aware of.