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BigBadBoat [B3]
is a website devoted to the news, sights, sounds and stories from the world
of offshore performance boating. Not only is it a source of
information on offshore powerboat racing, poker runs and offshore-related
news, it's also a comprehensive
lifestyle resource, touching on all aspects
of the boating-watersports-beach lifestyle. As a result, we also include
information on popular waterfront destinations, tiki bars, marinas and other
popular locales, as well as related topics like clothing, drinks, music and
much more. If you like big fast boats, being around the water and the good
times that follow, then BigBadBoat is
a great place to be.
We
know there are other performance boating sites out
there, and they all serve a
purpose. Some are extensions of printed magazines, some are news aggregators
and media sites, and many are public forums, where news, opinions and
information are exchanged. Our goal is not to compete with these sites, but
to complement them...and offer something a little different.
BRINGING NEW PEOPLE TO THE
SPORT
One of our primary missions is to reach out to those who are new to
performance boating, who are casually interested in the sport, or who just
enjoy the sights and sounds of life near the water. We don't assume our
audience knows all the ins-and-outs of offshore boating, its storied
history, or that they even own a boat. They just have to dig high
performance boats and the lifestyle that goes along with having fun on
the water. All they need is an open mind, a good attitude, and a willingness
to learn and let us know what they want to hear about.
POSITIVE. NO PREACHING. NO
POLITICS.
We all know the offshore crowd is a hard-driving, active and often
opinionated bunch. That's pretty clear from reading any of the forums, which
are vitally important to the
growth
and sustenance of the sport. And that's why we look to push our readers to
find a forum home of their own [like we did] rather than trying to run one
here. That allows this site to avoid some of the personal
disagreements and political arguments that frankly, turn a lot of people off
and may reflect poorly on our sponsors and advertisers. We try to do what we
do best, and let everyone else do the same.
That said, we do encourage our readers to comment on stories and posts if they like, and we are always looking for suggestions and content from our readers. We have some ideas about building the [B3] community as we grow, but that won't include a forum. One of our biggest focuses includes our companion Twitter [B3] site - but more on that later.
A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE
We look a little different from most of the other offshore and boating sites
...and that's how we like it. We'll admit it - we're relatively new to
performance boating - but while that has presented us with some challenges,
it also allows us to have a fresh perspective on things. We hold no grudges,
have no axes to grind, we have no pre-conceived notions of who or what is
right or wrong. We call things as we see them, and we're always ready to try
or support "something new." We understand the importance of unity and
building consensus - but we're also not into the "pack" mentality.
You'll find that we're on top of our game from a technology perspective, too. That's why we're a top Twitter presence when it comes to performance boating. [B3] is available for iPhones and other mobile devices with a specially-designed mobile site...and you can subscribe to us on Amazon Kindle. We're working hard to reach out to EVERYONE. That's how to grow the sport.
Right now, we're primarily a team of One - directed by Mark Schweitzer, a former ad agency Creative Director, VP of Marketing and Public Relations, Ad writer and producer, and of course - performance boating enthusiast. With over 25 years of experience in creative marketing , advertising, writing and journalism, he directs the content development at [B3] and coordinates the collection of news, information and images that make the site possible.
In addition, [B3] relies on a growing list of contributors and content partners, who provide photography, editorial advice and lifestyle contributions. We are continually reaching out to a growing network of industry professionals and boating enthusiasts who are helping us get the word out about responsible fun on the water.
A NOTE ABOUT ATTITUDES - AND "SAFETY
FIRST"
Though we might joke about it from time to time, there is no avoiding the
fact that Offshore Performance Boating involves powerful boats, with
high-performance engines, often operating at speed. Though the sport's
culture may appear upon occasion to revolve around the use of alcohol,
enjoyment of loud music and other rakish pastimes, boat owners and operators
are unanimously of the opinion that drinking and operating a boat should not
be attempted at the same time.
Indeed, all organized events have strict prohibitions against such activity,
and the enjoyment of alcoholic beverages is limited to post-event
activities, after the boats are tied up to the dock for the evening. As a
group, we are not perfect, but we want the public to know that among
responsible boaters, blatant irresponsibility is always frowned upon.
VIA E-MAIL:
@
gmail.com
If you need to send us
something,
contact us via email
first and we
will send you the street address
information. Same with phone
contact info, which we can provide
upon request.
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VISIT OUR TWITTER PAGE:
The Big Bad Boat
Twitter page is a major part of
our web presence and plays an important role in our marketing. In fact, [B3]
OWNS the high-performance boating segment on Twitter. With over
1900 followers
- most of whom are really boaters or interested in the lifestyle, we have 4
to 6 times as many followers as major national boating magazines and
offshore racing series accounts.
This strong focus has allowed us to build a robust network of followers and friends on other boating -related sites and companies, not only in the US, but across the globe. We feel this "Big Picture" approach will help us build the audience for offshore performance boating in a major way, and help promote interest in the sport and the lifestyle.