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3 Essential Boat Knots

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 and comfortable.

There are hundreds of knot options for very specific purposes, but the Cleat Hitch Knot, the Clove Hitch Knot and the Bowline Knot are truly the best basic boating knots to get you through your day (and make you look like a pro!) on the water.

Behind the Scenes with JayByrd Films & Ben Groen | Epic Barefoot Shoot
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.
4th of July Boating Essentials

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.

How To Dispose of Your Floating Foam Water Mat
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?
Inflatable Water Mats vs. Floating Foam Pads

When it comes to floating water mats, the majority of them are made with flimsy, floppy foam that doesn’t hold its shape and takes on water the second you climb aboard – whether you like it or not. Our latest article explains the difference between our REEF Inflatable Mat and regular foam mats.