Join Us for a Local Waterway Cleanup on September 7th in Venice, FL!

Event Details

Event: SWFL Boat Rental Local Waterway Cleanup
Date: September 7th, 2024
Location: Marine Max, Venice, FL
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Participation: Open to all (Rent a boat from SWFL Boat Rental or join with your own boat)
Beneficiary: Captains for Clean Water
Highlights:

• Rental fees support a good cause.

• Community engagement in environmental conservation.

• Prizes for most garbage collected.

Join Us for a Local Waterway Cleanup on September 7th in Venice, FL!

Are you passionate about keeping our waterways clean and pristine? SWFL Boat Rental invites you to join us for a community waterway cleanup event on September 7th, 2024! Together, we can make a significant impact on our local environment while enjoying a day out on the beautiful waters of Venice, FL.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Starting Point: Marine Max, Venice, FL

How to Participate:

Whether you are a seasoned boater or a newcomer, everyone is welcome to join our cleanup effort. Here's how you can participate:

1. Rent a Boat: Book a boat through SWFL Boat Rental for the day. A portion of your rental fee will be donated to Captains for Clean Water, an organization dedicated to protecting and restoring aquatic ecosystems.

2. Bring Your Own Boat: If you have your own boat, feel free to join us on the water. The more boats we have, the greater our impact!

Event Highlights:

• Environmental Impact: Help us remove trash and debris from our local waterways, contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment.

• Support a Good Cause: A portion of all rental fees will be donated to Captains for Clean Water, supporting their vital work in environmental conservation.

• Community Engagement: Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about protecting our natural resources.

• Prizes: Participants will be eligible for prizes based on the amount of garbage collected.

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM: Event kick-off at Marine Max, Venice. Pick up your cleanup supplies and receive a briefing on the event.

• 9:30 AM: Set off on your boats to designated cleanup areas.

• 12:30 PM: Return to Marine Max for waste collection and sorting.

• 1:00 PM: Enjoy refreshments and snacks while we tally the results.

• 1:30 PM: Prize announcements and closing remarks.

How to Register:

To rent a boat, visit our website SWFL Boat Rental and mark "Waterway Cleanup Event" in special request form upon booking. For those bringing their own boats, please RSVP by emailing us at info@swflboatrental.com with your contact information and boat details.

Let's come together as a community to make a difference and enjoy a wonderful day on the water. We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact Us:

For more information, please contact us at:

• Phone: (941) 564-9399

• Email: info@swflboatrental.com

• Website: SWFL Boat Rental

See you on September 7th at Marine Max in Venice for a day of fun, community, and environmental stewardship!

Coronavirus Update for our Boat Rental Business.

We are still operating as usual although some locations like the 10th street boat ramp and turtle beach are not available due to closures.

We spray our boats down with a heavy chlorine solution to disinfect them after each use. There are also special rules for boaters issued by the FWC.

"Recreational Vessel Update Executive Order 20-09 has been enacted to reflect direction from Governor DeSantis, the Florida Department of Health and the CDC. Effective immediately, all recreational boats must be at least 50 feet apart. Each recreational vessel must not have more than 10 people on board.”

As for the governors stay at home order - Vehicle rentals are considered essential businesses. A watercraft is considered a vehicle. Also essential activities include recreational activities hiking, walking, running, fishing etc. making sure to use social distancing guidelines.

So feel free to book online and enjoy the only thing left to do in these crazy times - go boating and swimming from a boat…..

5 Ideas For Boating Photography

How many of you will be taking photos of you and your crew in all your summer’s glory?
Boating photography is a thing! Photos aren't just a way to create memories, they are a timeless way to express your artistic self! What environment could be better to capture this, than while boating in Florida’s stunning crystal-clear blue waters? Capture the kids somersaulting into the ocean or your best friend holding up the latest fishing catch. Come join us on the Florida coast,
hop onto one of our boats here at Southwest Florida Boat Rentals and give it a try! Here we’ve
made a list of 5 ideas for boating photography ideas and activities…
Boating Photography
1. Water Sports - if you like water sports this is a fun boating activity you can do to get
some amazing shots of you or someone else in action.
2. Sport Fishing - there’s nothing like capturing the memory of your biggest catch or your
first!
3. Candid Photos - these make great pictures for scrapbooking and photo albums.
Capture the crew smiling, laughing and having a blast on your boat rental!
4. Creative Shots - practice your hobby and rent a boat for a full day to capture photos that
play with light, shadows, reflections, shapes and colors.
5. Professional Photos - have a special occasion coming up? Professional photos on a
florida boat rental are such a romantic way to showcase a marriage proposal. These can
also be a great way to take your websites’ homepage photo or scenic portraits for
postcards and invitations.
Got your cameras ready? We hope this list has given you more ideas for fun things to do
on a boat. If you are interested in one of our many boat rentals visit the home page and give us
a call, send us an email or check us out on facebook. See you soon!

Boat Safety Tip #3

            You now know what to do to avoid the shallow spots out there in the Sarasota waters and how to easily approach the dock in Port Charlotte. Now, let's talk about an easily understood, yet extremely important topic: The No Wake Zone. If rules are not properly followed in these designated areas, it could leave you paying a major fine or even worse, a potential lawsuit. Just follow these tips so you'll do what you are suppose to do when you rent a boat- enjoy yourself to the fullest.       

   When renting a boat, you'll come across the inevitable no wake zone. To put it simply, a wake is basically just the waves caused by your moving boat, and you are held responsible for these waves you create. The last thing you want to do is speed in a no wake zone and damage someone's boat with your intense water current. You could even put water on the other boat, for example, with the tide you made or even make the captain of that other ship fall out because of your careless need-for-speed. Not only is this illegal with potentially severe consequences, but it can also ruin your day and the other person's. The Coast Guard does not take this matter lightly.

            Let's avoid these costly mistakes. First of all, make sure your boat is completely in the water in full displacement mode. A good reference point to use is always look behind you to see how big your wake is so you know whether to slow down or not. Your wake should be no longer than the length of your boat, and it will probably disturb the boats behind you the most, so please be mindful of this. Most no wake zones are about 5 miles per hour, but always look for the sign and speed limit. Since boats are a little hesitant in reaction time, start slowing down early to get a good head start on adjusting speeds. You always want to look out for traffic even if it's not in a no wake zone too. Look out for the ones on jet skis, kayaks, small boats, fisherman, marinas on the side, parked boats near the dock, swimmers or anybody or any boat nearby for that matter. Please be respectful to all the traffic around you and be of common decency to your fellow companions out on the water.

Bayliner repowered with brand new 2017 engine!

The Bayliner 195 is our fastest and most popular boat. Goes up to 50MPH! We got this babe a brand new 2017 3.0 engine. We love our customers and want you to have the best! Enjoy this short clip of the test ride from December of the beautiful and calm Gulf of Mexico.