Empty Nester Waverunning: Riding A New Wave Of Life Together

The kids are gone, and it’s time to have some fun—just the two of you!

Download and print this FREE EMPTY NESTER LIFE Bucket List, then spend time together filling it in, while asking yourselves the following questions:

What hobbies did you share when you first got together?
What were some of your favorite places to go?
What activities did you enjoy together?
What would you like to do again?
Where would you like to go?

Have you ever gone on vacation and envied all the people on a boat or personal watercraft (PWC) having fun on the water? Yeah, same here.

Then, after going to the beachfront hut to inquire how much they’d cost to rent, you find that you won’t be those people? Ugh—they’re so expensive to rent!

If you’ve decided to buy your own toys, but you’re not ready to buy a boat, buying a PWC is a great alternative. You can buy a PWC (or two!) to have fun whenever, and wherever, you want!

Waverunning is great for reconnecting after empty nesting!

Small Boat, Big Fun

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PWCs cost way less to own, run, and maintain than a boat.

They’re easier to hook up and tow, easier to launch, and require less room to store in your garage.

Best of all, they’re fast, fun, and great for spontaneous trips to the lake!

It’s fun to explore different lakes, taking in the peaceful beauty each has to offer. I especially love looking at all the waterfront homes…always dreaming of owning one someday.

If you own one PWC, it’s fun to ride together—but I think owning two is even better, as I’d much rather be driving than riding.

If you want to buy a waverunner (or two!), this FREE Personal Watercraft (PWC)-Buying Worksheet can help you get started!

If you want to learn more, you can spend hours scouring the Internet, or you could get a jumpstart by learning from someone with first-hand knowledge.

If you need 1:1 help with your PWC-buying decision, or anything boating related, my husband, Pete, can help, as he has many years of waverunning experience—you can learn more about him here.

We’re here to help you get into waverunning and get on the water…faster!

Learn The Ropes

If you’re new to this, before you launch, you’ll need to learn the ropes of beginner waverunning.

Visit the Boater Safety Education website to learn about courses and requirements for your area. As stated on their website, “Boating safety is a concern for everyone on the water. Even if you’re not required to pass a boater safety course in your state or province, boater safety is everyone’s responsibility. Boaters can keep themselves and their passengers safe by learning about responsible boat operation, etiquette, and the rules of the waterways. An educated boater is a safer boater.”

Gear Up For Waverunning

black truck pulling two white yamaha waverunners

Once you have your PWC, trailer, a vehicle to tow it with, and you’ve educated yourself, it’s time to gear up for waverunning!

PWC Equipment/Supplies

Before heading out, grab the FREE EMPTY NESTER Personal Watercraft (PWC) Equipment/Supply Checklist—COMING SOON for items we have purchased and use, along with items we have researched and recommend.

Besides Amazon, following are some great places to shop for all your waverunning gear, either in person or online: