It is a beautiful day. The weather is right. The water is right. First there is a bump, then a tug and then the line starts singing off the reel. You wait just long enough and with a practiced hand, lift the end of the rod and set the hook. There is that wonderful weight pulling back and the fight is on. This is that fishing trip you have always dreamed of.

Imagine watching a Great White Heron lift silently on five foot wings, glide effortlessly over swaying reeds and land with barely a ripple in the edge of a stream. See dolphins slide smoothly through blue water and surface to dance across the waves. Feel the lapping of the water as your boat edges through an estuary and you listen as the sounds of the natural world surround you. Now imagine sharing this with your family.

The azure sky turns slowly to shades of pink and purple and the high clouds catch the fading rays. The sun, so recently warm on you face, begins its daily descent into darkness. As you gaze around, you watch the light bounce and reflect off the gently undulating surface beneath you. A slight breeze picks up and the scent of land mixes sweetly with the salt air. Now imagine sharing this with someone special in your life.

Memory's make a family and families make memories. A day on the water can last a lifetime. You can watch the light go on in your children's eyes as they gain new experiences or see the gleam as your parents remember days gone by. There is just something magical, and memorable, about being afloat and it is something worth sharing with the whole family.

You can make your special day even more special by including a cruise. Whether you decide to exchange vows or simply hold a floating reception, taking your guest aboard a boat can help make your wedding one that will leave everybody talking. Both your ceremony, and the party that follows, can be as simple or as lavish as you wish. As you set out on life's greatest adventure, do it in a magical, memorable way.

Are you planning for a retirement, graduation, anniversary or other occasion? Perhaps your reunion, church or civic group are looking for a new way to get together. If you want to hold a unique fundraiser or need just the right environment to make that special announcement, charter a boat. It's the perfect way to have a great event.

Sometimes the office isn't the best place to get things done. When you are out on the water, everything appears in a new perspective. It is an easy way to get the creative juices flowing in an informal environment. It is also a perfect way to reward employees in a setting that helps build morale and encourages deeper, lasting relationships. See the advantages to your company when you book the next event through USOBE.