Experience North Carolina's Outer Banks with Manteo Marine
Wild horses, historical charm, and endless expanses of nearly-untouched shores. North Carolina's Outer Banks are the favorite of many a traveler for good reasons--and if you arrive by boat, Vortex dealer Manteo Marine is here to help you see it all.... Read More
A Green River Adventure
On St. Patrick’s Day, green is the name of the game—it’s on our clothes, our treats, our cards and décor. What if you could amidst a green landscape, too? Read More
NMMA Customer Service Award Winner - 10 Years Running
Miami, Florida - For the 10th Consecutive year, Chaparral Boats was awarded the NMMA CSI Award for customer satisfaction. Chaparral, Vortex Boats parent company, received awards in every product line of boats including: jet boats, bowriders, deck boa... Read More
All About Knee Boarding
Do you live by the “have board, will travel” mantra? If you’ve tried just about every board in the book and are looking for a new way to experience the water, try knee boarding!
This towed sport is fun for all ages of water sports lovers—but depend... Read More
Water Sport Flips and Flops
Swimming. Surfing. Diving. These water sports are longtime favorites that don’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon. Of course, there are those sports throughout history that have proven themselves to be flops—either short-lived fads ... Read More
Where Water Sports Were Born
It’s hard to imagine where would be today without our favorite water sports—wake surfing, tubing, water skiing and just about everything in between. Perhaps not surprisingly, we have Pacific island cultures—specifically those of Pol... Read More
Record Breaking Wake Surfers
Wake surfing is an excellent way to enjoy the fast-moving thrill of the water and test your balance and stamina—but for some especially ardent wake surfers, it’s more than just a pastime. It’s a way to prove their worth on the water... Read More
A Warm Weather Escape: Exploring the Florida Everglades
As the weather gets colder and colder, you may be searching for a chance to warm up on the water—and maybe practice a trick or two, too!
If your go-to lake is near frozen this season, why not head where the weather is a little more tropical? The F... Read More