Cheddar's own Shannon LaNier is taking a staycation, and all week he'll be trying out different summer activities in New York and the surrounding area that will hopefully serve as an inspiration no matter where you live.  On Monday, Shannon traveled to Huntington, New York to get a taste of the boating life. He spoke with Maggie Maskery, head of public relations for Discover Boating, about some of the best boat share options. 

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Wake Up With Cheddar

Shannon's Summer Staycation: Best Boat Share Options

Welcome back, everyone to wake up with chat and make up for chat and thanks for joining us. Summer is almost here. We're definitely in the summer, state of mind. Yeah. And this week our very own Shannon Lanier is going to explore how we can have fun without traveling too far from home as part of a staycation series this morning. He's boating. Good morning, Shannon. Ok. I guess I have to work today. I'm too busy enjoying myself out here in Huntington, New York out here on the water boating, which is so relaxing and so much fun for not only individuals but families and trust me, there are ways that you can afford to do it too here with more on that is Maggie Mascari with discover boating dot com. And this is so cool because a lot of people who may be new to bo and want to get their feet wet, but they don't think they can afford it or they can have, you know, access to it. So, first of all, talk to me about the boat we're on because it's a smaller boat, but still pretty cool. You can tell it's got some speed to it. Yes. Yes. This is a sea ray. It's a nice little runabout. It's versatile. So it's perfect for family. It's smaller. So you can go cruising during the day or you can do some water sports like tubing and water skiing. So it's really nice. So how many people do you think can fit on this boat? I would say six, give or take. Ok, that's enough. I got a family of five. So that's perfect. Captain Rick here. I have that option as well. But one of the cool things about Discover boating is that you connect people with different ways to explore boating. So talk to us about that. That's right. It's a lot more boating is a lot more accessible than people think there's a common misperception that you can't afford it. But there are plenty of ways to get out on the water if you own a boat or not. And discover boating can help put you in touch with rentals. There's boat clubs, there's peer to peer sharing. And then of course, ownership. I like that. And you can even like, like almost like airbnb a boat right where it's not like you're gonna do an apartment or something. You could just say I just need a boat for the day. Exactly. You can rent a boat for a half day, full day. You can hire a captain as well. And then when you're done with boating, you turn it in and that's it. And I love that because you don't have to worry about the maintenance, the upkeep, the problems that come along with bo too. Just enjoy the fun aspect of it. Right. Exactly. It's fun. And there's so many different resources and ways to get on the water. Now, in general, what are the ranging costs for our boat rental? It can start at a couple $100 for a half day. So, you know, and if you go out with friends or your family and you're splitting the cost, it's pretty accessible. So what are some of the activities someone could do on a boat like this? I mean, definitely you can do some fishing, which I'm all about. What are my po at? But what are some of the other activities? Well, this is a great boat for cruising. So if you just want to get out on the water, it's small. You can zip around, have a nice relaxing afternoon or if you want to amp it up a little bit. Have a little fun and adventure. You get everyone to go tubing or water skiing or week surfing, whatever water sport you want to do. That's cool. And it's so relaxing. And if you just take a look around at this place, it's beautiful. You see all the boats, some people are permanent residents here, other people are just docking their boats here, but it's a beautiful way to spend the day, especially with the temperatures are going to be so nice. Like today, it's going up to 80 degrees. So it's going to be nice. How many people take part in these type of activities and the rituals and different services you guys provide. Yes. Every year, about 85 million Americans go boating. And over the past few years we've seen more than a million first time boat buyers enter the market. Why is it so popular? Boating has been booming since the pandemic. When people needed an escape, they wanted to be outdoors, but it stayed, it stayed steady because people, they want the experience and they prioritize outdoors and be with their family and loved ones and with the flexible work schedules now it gives you a little more time. So people are hitting the water on your computer typing as you're enjoying the water. All right. Well, we're gonna stay out here a little bit longer and when we come back in about 30 minutes, we're gonna upgrade this boat and get an even larger boat and we're gonna really have some fun. So, stay tuned for that. You don't wanna miss it. I'm openly jealous about his assignment today. Shannon looks like a lot of fun. Hampton's realness this morning.