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THE 2021 BOTE BRAND BOOK IS A HARD COPY OF THE BOTE EXPERIENCE. WE LOVE THE WATER AND THE LIFESTYLE THAT GOES ALONG WITH IT. IT’S NOT ABOUT WHETHER YOU ENJOY THE ADRENALINE RUSH OF RUNNING A RIVER, THE TUG OF A BIG FISH OR TIME ON THE WATER WITH FAMILY. IT’S ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE. IN THESE PAGES WE WILL TAKE A LOOK BACK ON OUR PAST AS WE LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTURE. S O G E T O UT, E NJOY, AND STAND APA RT.

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Like many epic journeys – this one began parked in a garage. The vehicle wasn’t an automobile; it was an idea. Incubated in the heat and dust, it took several months of shaping before it crawled out, gasped for air, and filled its lungs with the life stoking oxygen of consumer demand.

Fueled not by money – but by passion. The tanks were to be emptied several times, pulling from the reserves of timely accomplishments and victories. The customers were always the spark.

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PRODUCT | SCOPE

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SUP

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS HAVE BEEN AND WILL ALWAYS BE AN INTEGRAL EPICENTER OF OUR BRAND. THE

KAYAK

EVERY BOTE INFLATABLE KAYAK PERFORMS WITH THE DURABILITY AND STABILITY REQUIRED FOR DAYS ON THE WATER,

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DEVELOPED FROM THE IDEA OF GOING FURTHER, FASTER. WE INTEGRATED A FORM OF POWER INTO OUR PRODUCT

LEISURE

OUR LEISURE LINE OF PRODUCTS WERE DEVELOPED TO PLEASE OUR CUSTOMERS WHILE DOING ALMOST NOTHING...

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WITH WATER IN OUR VEINS, WE’VE DESIGNED PURPOSEFULLY THOUGHT-OUT GEAR TO ACCOMPANY US ON OUR

MINIMALIST, SIMPLISTIC APPROACH TO WATERCRAFT LEADS BOTH OUR PLATFORM DEVELOPMENTS AND OUR APPROACH TO HOW USERS CAN “DECK OUT” THEIR CRAFTS. BEGINNING WITH SUP, WE TAILORED AN UNMATCHED USER EXPERIENCE AND OUR GOALS ARE TO TRANSLATE THIS INTO KAYAK AND BEYOND... WHILE STAYING TRUE TO OUR MISSION.

BUT WHAT MAKES THEM UNIQUE IS THEIR PORTABILITY. OUR INFLATABLE KAYAKS COME EQUIPPED WITH A CUSTOM TRAVEL BAG SO THEY CAN PACK DOWN INTO EVEN THE SMALLEST SPACES. BUT WHICH ONE IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF ADVENTURE? OUR INFLATABLE KAYAKS OFFER OPTIONS FROM BEGINNER ALL THE WAY TO EXPERT FISHERMAN, AND THEIR ENDLESS VERSATILITY ALLOWS YOU TO GROW INTO NEW KAYAKING AND SUP SKILLS.

LINE TO GIVE OUR USERS A FEATURE THAT HAD BEEN REQUESTED FOR YEARS... A MOTOR. STAYING TRUE TO OUR DNA, THE CRAFTS EMBODY A SENSE OF OUR “PADDLE FIRST”, SIMPLISTIC SPIRIT. IN THE END, OUR GOAL IS TO EXPAND THE HORIZON AND PUSH THE LIMITS. WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER SUCH REVOLUTIONARY PLATFORMS... OR AS WE CALL THEM, GAME CHANGERS.

ALMOST. FROM KICKING BACK IN A CHAIR ON THE BEACH TO FLOATING ON YOUR OWN PERSONAL ISLAND. AND, MAYBE THE OCCASIONAL YOGA SESSION. THE GREAT NEWS IS THE AUDIENCE OF PEOPLE WANTING TO SIMPLY “KICK-BACK” IS PRETTY SIZEABLE. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR LEISURE CATEGORY... AND THE THOUGHT OF DOING NOTHING!

MANY ADVENTURES. ALTHOUGH WE’RE PROBABLY NOT TECHNICALLY THOUGHT OF AS A GEAR COMPANY, WE’VE MADE TREMENDOUS ADVANCEMENTS IN THE COOLER, DRY BAG AND “YET TO BE SHOWN” CATEGORIES. ALL OF WHICH CAME FROM OUR MANY TRIAL AND ERRORS OF USING OTHER’S GEAR THAT DIDN’T CUT THE MUSTARD. AS WE LIKE TO SAY, WE MAKE S#IT FOR US...

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CONSTRUCTION | SOLID

IN OUR QUEST TO CONSTANTLY IMPROVE UPON THE PRODUCTS WE MAKE, WE’VE ACHIEVED SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL - GATORSHELL TECHNOLOGY. INCREDIBLY STRONG AND STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL, OUR LINE OF GATORSHELL BOARDS ARE THE TOUGHEST WE’VE EVER MADE.

CONSTRUCTION | AERO

BOTE INFLATABLE PADDLE BOARDS TRANSFORM FROM A FORM FACTOR SMALL ENOUGH TO FIT IN A BACKPACK INTO A FULLY FUNCTIONAL SUP IN MINUTES. THIS SYSTEM ALLOWS FOR SUPERIOR EASE OF TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE. DON’T WORRY ABOUT SCRATCHES AND DINGS BECAUSE THE MILITARY-GRADE PVC SKIN IS VIRTUALLY INDESTRUCTIBLE. THE INNER CORE OF OUR AEROBOTES HAVE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF COMPOSITE FIBERS THAT CONNECT THE TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE BOARD AND WHEN UNDER PRESSURE CREATE SOLID BOARD RIGIDITY. SO LET YOUR ADVENTUROUS SIDE RUN WILD AND TAKE YOUR AEROBOTE WITH YOU!

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THE EXPANDABLE PLATFORM IS AT THE HEART OF OUR DNA. THE PURE PURPOSE, THE LAUNCHING POINT FOR BOTE WAS TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO PERSONALIZE STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS & KAYAKS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS. THE IDEA OF BUILDING A SIMPLE “BASE” COMES DIRECTLY FROM OUR MISSION STATEMENT. WE WANT TO ALLOW THE PADDLER TO CREATE THEIR OWN UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, THEIR OWN UNIQUE WATERCRAFT. ALL BOTE BOARDS COME “BASE” LEVEL. THESE BOARDS PROVIDE THE PERFECT CANVAS FOR ADDING ACCESSORIES AND BUILDING THE PERFECT CRAFT FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE. BOTE IS THE ONLY WATERSPORTS BRAND TO MAKE PADDLE BOARDS AND KAYAKS WITH ACCESSORY INTEGRATION SYSTEMS THAT ALLOW THE PADDLER TO “DECK OUT” THEIR CRAFT.

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THE WHAT THE DARKROOM IS A MULTI-LAYERED RAPID PROTOTYPING AND PRODUCTION PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH TO RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT. THE PRINCIPLE OF THE DARKROOM PROGRAM IS TO DEVELOP, HONE, AND REFINE OUR PRODUCTS AT A MUCH QUICKER PACE ALLOWING BOTE TO REMAIN AT THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION IN THE SUP INDUSTRY. THE DARKROOM PROVIDES OUR ENGINEERS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPERS WITH A PLAYGROUND FOR EXPERIMENTING WITH ADVANCED MATERIALS AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT. THE DARKROOM ISN’T JUST A SPACE; ITS A PROJECT WITH A PURPOSE.

THE WHY EACH NEW PLATFORM DESIGN THAT WORKS IT’S WAY THROUGH THE DARKROOM, BEGINS WITH AN IDEA BORN FROM A COMBINATION OF NECESSITY CURIOSITY AND CUSTOMER FEEDBACK. USING THE LATEST CAD-BASED SOFTWARE ALLOWS OUR LEAD DESIGNER, COREY COOPER, TO RAPIDLY EXPLORE AND MANIPULATE PLATFORM SHAPES WITH EXTREME PRECISION.

THE HOW CARVE 4-AXIS CNC MILL WITH A 17’ CAPACITY AND AN ACCURACY OF 1MM HAS VIRTUALLY LIMITLESS CAPABILITIES TO CARVE ROUGH SHAPES FROM FOAM BLANKS. SHAPE EACH ROUGH SHAPE IS HAND HEWN TO PERFECTION BY OUR DARKROOM GURUS. LAMINATION FOAM BLANKS ARE LAMINATED USING THE MOST ADVANCED AND HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIALS AVAILABLE. FINISHING EACH BOARD COMING OUT OF THE DARKROOM IS POLISHED TO PERFECTION AND THEN UNDERGOES A RIGOROUS QUALITY ASSURANCE EXAMINATION.

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BOTE | INNOVATIONS

TRAVELINK™

The Travelink™ is an adjustable carry strap that latches to the rail of your board to provide easier transport.

BUCKET RAC

The Bucket Rac is designed to hold a standard five-gallon bucket or KULA 5 cooler. This accessory works in Tackle Rac Receivers on Rac compatible boards.

BVA DECK PAD

The BVA foam pad is water resistant and lighter than traditional deck pads. The “B” logo texture provides incredible grip and comfort.

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BUNGEE STRAPS

Adjustable bungee straps allow for quick and easy storage of extra gear and are available on all of our board models.

STAKEOUT OPTIONS

Anchor your board in place with our stakeout options. Utilize a stake or BOTE’s Sandspear in mud or sand to help your board stay in place.

PADDLE SHEATH™

The Paddle Sheath™ allows you to insert the blade end of the paddle into a slot (located on the bow of the board), freeing up your hands for other activities.

TACKLE RAC

The Tackle Rac can be used on any Tackle Rac compatible board. It instantly transforms your BOTE into the ultimate fishing platform.

MAGNEPOD

Designed with magnetic technology, the MAGNEPOD keeps your drink in place on your on your compatible BOTE watercraft.

Conveniently located, your drink is within arms reach, keeping you hydrated on your next excursion.

WHEEL RAC

Easily slip the Wheel Rac into the Wheel Rac Receivers and rock & roll. The Wheel Rac’s oversized balloon tires will glide over almost any terrain with minimal effort.

STASHPOD

The Stashpod is a convenient storage container with an integrated bottle opener. It’s the best place to “stash” your keys or hold your beer.

GRAB HANDLE

Redesigned to be the most comfortable Grab Handle found on any paddle board. No more numb fingers or weak leverage while transporting your board.

PADDLE STRAP

The Paddle Strap is an integrated channel on the side of the board with accompanying bungee straps that allow for quick and easy storage of your paddle when not in use.

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It’s not a day on the water without a cold drink by your side.

But there’s nothing worse than knocking over that frosty beverage. Not to worry - we got you. Introducing the newest BOTE innovation: MAGNEPOD. A revolutionary, tool-less drink retention system that makes securing your beverage a snap.

BOTE’s magnetic drinkware line (currently MAGNETumblers and MAGNEKoozies) have a 2” neo-magnet mounted permanently in the bottom, which quickly and securely connects your drinkware to the MAGNEPOD magnetic base. The launch of the Zeppelin marks the very first time the MAGNEPOD system will be available. So drink up and paddle on, friends.

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| THIS IS BOTE | WE ARE MOTHERS, FATHERS, SONS, AND DAUGHTERS THAT SHARE AN AUTHENTIC PASSION FOR CONNECTING WITH THE OUTDOORS.

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LOOSE PROGRAM STORY: ROB MCABEE PHOTOGRAPHY: SEAN MURPHY VIDEO FOOTAGE: THOMAS RAMSEY VIDEO EDITING: 101 EXIT MEDIA

Ronnie Renner is best known for his incredible accomplishments in the world of powersports. A 10X - XGame Gold medalist and world-record holder, Ronnie is arguably one of the best motocross riders ever. To him though, his greatest accomplishment is being a dad.

After spending most of his career in California, Renner moved back to his home state of Florida and built an enviable “compound” consisting of a world-class motocross track and plenty of space for a lot of toys. Family, though, is the most important thing to Ronnie. The space he has built provides a place of exploration and learning for his two kids, Chloe and Jett. Exposing them to nature and allowing them to find their own path in this life.

“Everything I do is great and fun for my own self-fulfillment, but when I can pass it on to my kids or share it with my kids or do it with my kids... it just takes life to another level.” ~ Ronnie Renner

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THE GRAMBLER STORY: ROB MCABEE PHOTOGRAPHY: SEAN MURPHY VIDEO FOOTAGE & EDITING: COLOREARTH / SHANE REYNOLDS

The first day I met Tim Bluhm the rain was falling in buckets. Tim is a musician, surfer, traveler and an old California soul. He is the lead singer in the band The Mother Hips, and also plays in his wife’s band, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers.

Once the rain subsided, both bands formed into one to give Fernandina Beach an epic musical performance. Over the next few days, Tim and I surfed and discussed SUPs and his newly found interest in the sport. What came of these talks was a collaboration between BOTE boards and the Gramblers - a paddle board that had the DNA of a traditional surf longboard. The BOTE Grambler was born.

Corey Cooper–owner and lead board designer for BOTE and I spent the next few months working out the details of the Grambler, both in performance and aesthetics. What came out of the endless hours of conversation, prototyping and surf sessions – which I call “research”– was a board that will fill a transitional gap; A board that will surf soulfully in small to medium surf and also be able to move seamlessly into flat water recreational paddling.

In the meantime, a plan was beginning to formulate on how to deliver the first production Grambler to its namesake.

Every year a music event called the Hipnic goes down in one of the most beautiful and scenic areas in the United States - Big Sur, California. My buddy and music aficionado, Ody Anderson planted an idea to hand deliver the Grambler to Tim, Nicki and the Gramblers in Big Sur at their signature music festival! I was sold and “The Grambler - Out For Delivery” PCH road trip was conceived. I was pretty stoked to say the least.

The planning of a surf trip is one of those things in life that ranks on the level of a kid’s anticipation of Christmas morning. This trip was no exception and the gear lists, the online recon for camping and surf spots, and all the traveling arrangements were made with the same excitement of ripping into those special gifts from Santa. The first person I contacted for road trip advice was Sean Murphy. Sean is a world-renowned photographer, surfer, and LA local. He became our host and guide and would document the trip with the insane imagery you now see on these pages. Ody Anderson was next to be added to the crew, not only for his hand in concepting this outing, but to add the positive vibe all road trips need. Shane Reynolds, videographer and all around ripper and media bad ass, rounded out our little band of misfits.

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The day of our trip finally arrived. As we taxied down the runway on our way from east coast to west coast a phrase popped into my head that would define this trip (and be one of the hashtags for our Instagram posts) - #eastcoaststylewestcoastsoul perfect. Sean picked us up from LAX in a large blacked out truck that looked more like a SWAT truck than a daily driver–a BOTE vehicle if there ever was one. We loaded our gear and headed out into the City of Angels to take a look around.

This was my first trip to central California and I wanted to make the most of our short time. After a quick detour to see surf legend Bruno Troadec and acquire one of his Breed single fins, we checked out Venice Beach, Malibu, and a few other surf spots looking for some decent waves to wash off the air miles and get acquainted with the west coast waters. Coming from Florida, the first and most obvious difference is the water temperature.

With the water hovering around 50 degrees, it took our breath away. This was in no way Kana Beach. I opted to swim out and do some bodysurfing using the BOTE Jackknife (hand plane) and Shane made a brief paddle out on his shortboard. After a solid few hours of fun waves and a somewhat regulated body temperature, we called it and headed back to the valley for authentic Mexican food and a few cold beers.

With the truck and trailer loaded down with camping gear, SUPs, and enough liquid sustenance to last us a day or two, we headed north on the 1 towards our first way point, Morro Bay. We looked for places of interest along our route and decided against visiting the Neverland Ranch and opted instead to drive through the small community of Guadalupe looking for the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes. This area has been the setting for several films, including Cecil B. DeMille’s 1923 Ten Commandments and scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Figured it might be cool to see (and maybe try some sand boarding?).

Not so much, unless you like restriction signs that don’t allow you to leave the concrete. In retrospect, maybe the creepy Neverland Ranch would have been a better choice.

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As quail scurried out of our path, we pulled into our campsite in Montana del Oro State Park where Tim and a friend, Bill Quirk, were there to greet us with a smile. Ever the adventurer, Sean whipped out his blow gun to test his marksmanship on some of the aforementioned birds. Tim and Bill’s smile quickly faded into disbelieving frowns. Once Sean was educated on the status of quail in California (State Bird), we took turns firing on a small plastic dinosaur, not as tasty as quail, but far less expensive in the long run. Tents were pitched, hammocks were hung, and fire gazing commenced as we all retired early with the anticipation of a dawn patrol the next morning.

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One thing I have realized as I creep toward the half century mark is that when it comes to sleeping on the ground, I suck at it. I would rather be rolled down a hill in a tire and pecked by a flock of quail than endure the stiffness and pain from a restless night “sleeping” on the ground. There is no better way to shake off a little joint pain than to jump in the ocean and slide down some waves.

The next morning everyone was stoked to get out and surf. Of course, Tim had dibs on the Grambler…delivering it to Tim was the reason we had made this journey in the first place. We loaded the boards and headed to a spot called Sandspit just south of Morro Rock. It was a fun head high wave and we all spent hours trading boards and loving the way the Grambler flew down the line, was able to be cross stepped, and performed with soul. Our crew had a broad mix of surfing experience and the Grambler allowed everyone from near beginner to experienced long boarders to have a blast.

That evening we hiked out on the cliffs to catch the incredible sunset that only the Pacific can offer. Not only did we get a sunset that would have rivaled any painters wildest palette but also spotted a chunky right hand break down below. After watching two lone surfers catch wave after wave, we knew we had to check this out first thing the next day.

As another dawn cracked, the expectations were high. Out of the parking lot, Sean took the high trail to shoot from a killer vantage and the rest of us took the low trail to the break. With one guy out and another giving us a strange look, we jumped off the rocks and started our paddle out to the point.

We all stayed off the peak initially to get our bearings and show a little respect to the other guy already in the line-up. I glanced in towards the shore and noticed “stink-eye” hard charging right for me. “Here we go”, I thought, and braced for what would hopefully be only a verbal encounter. To my surprise, he paddled right past me and gave Shane (and his GoPro) a less than warm CA welcome and a run down of all the “local” rules we were breaking - cameras evidently being very high on that list. I believe had they known Sean was high up on the cliff shooting frame after frame, their heads would have exploded. Even though the local cold shoulder was chillier than the water, we all managed to surf some epic beefy swell and left the Dukes to guard their gem.

The drive north on the PCH is one that everyone should have on their bucket-list. If the PCH is the main artery of scenic CA, then Big Sur is the heart. We arrived at Fernwood campground in Big Sur, the site of the Hipnic, to find a super chill crowd of music fans, hippies and good vibes. This was the time and place we had planned, designed and traveled to be a part of. The culmination of surf and music lifestyle – and the Grambler – was at the center. With Tim already having surfed the Grambler, we still had to unveil and present the board “officially.” With a fire in the pit and guitars throwing tunes in the air, we introduced the board to Tim, Nicki and the Gramblers. After the oohs and aahs subsided, everyone sat around the fire and talked about how cool it was to merge cultures (surf & music) that people have such an emotional connection to, together, with something as simple as an SUP surf board.

This was a music festival after all, and it was time for the band to play. Day gave into night and the rest of the evening was filled with great music and dancing, old and new friends, and a brand new board–the Grambler– resting easily under the California moon. As we sat there, listening to the music, Ody leaned over to me and said, “We ought to do this trip again next year.” I’m way ahead of you buddy. Way ahead. Gramble on.

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THE ARTISAN STORY: ROB MCABEE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO FOOTAGE: SEAN MURPHY VIDEO EDITING: 101 EXIT MEDIA SOUND DESIGN: MIKE MANGUM By definition, an artisan is a craftsman who is skilled at an applied art. Artisans make a high-quality or distinctive product in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods. Typically, these folks specialize in one specific craft or product; in this case, Drew Chicone has acquired a master knowledge in quite a few.

I first met Drew through the fly fishing industry. He came to me looking for help branding his fly tying business, Salty Fly Tying. We stayed in touch throughout the years through a variety of trade shows and social media. At one point, he reached out regarding paddle board fishing, and like everything else that catches Drew’s interest, he quickly became an expert at it. His specialty is tight-quarters sight fishing, developing a “process”. Thanks to knowledge of the target species combined with bullseye casting technique, he can efficiently catch 30+ inch snook on a regular basis – from a Rover Aero and Rackham Aero!

In a time of large scale tying production, chain grocery stores, and mind-numbing online content, Drew’s artisan level craftsmanship make him stand out in a sea of sameness. He loves to share his knowledge and passion with the world by doing things like creating new fly patterns and improving legacy patterns. He has even written numerous books on his crafts to help others enjoy his passions. A true hunter-gatherer, he’s even tackled gourmet cooking by curating gardens of ingredients for top-level meals and sauces.

Whether it’s metalworking, traditional archery, baking, or farming, it’s refreshing to find passionate people willing to bring craftsmanship back into the world. These are the folks who will hand down knowledge for generations to come, combining skills taught over time with contemporary products and materials to keep the artistry that makes us unique as humans.

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DEVILS OF THE DEEP : THE RED ASSASSIN STARRING: CASH MCGUINESS WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: WIL BEAUCHER VIDEO FOOTAGE & EDITING: SHANE REYNOLDS Ever since his dad saved him from being eaten by a 300 lb. catfish when he was three, Cash McGuiness has been obsessed with what lurks beneath the surface. His life’s mission is to hunt down the mysterious creatures that lie behind rumors and myths. This journey has taken him across the globe and bravely documented in the hit series, “The Devils of the Deep.”

This episode brings us back to forty years ago when a small boy was swimming in a bayou on Florida’s panhandle. What started as a fun summer day turned to a horrific nightmare as he was snatched from below and dragged down to the depths in a bloody whirlpool.

The boy lived to tell his tale, but the only clue was a blinding flash of red. That’s one more clue than Cash ever needs, so he headed to the unforgiving swamplands of North Florida to start the hunt. He was immediately met by secretive locals spouting bogus information. That’s when he knew he was on to something big, something even Cash McGuiness wasn’t prepared for.

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Yeah, it’s round and well, why shouldn’t it be?

We figured since all your drinks are round it only made sense. The KULA is a tool for your life, it’s lightweight, easy to carry, tough as hell and designed to keep ice till the cows come home.

From a comfortable seat, casting platform or portable live-well, the KULA is the perfect companion to your BOTE watercraft.

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This Product Has Been Certified By The Gator Proof Alliance (GPA) A US Swamp Service • Dept. Of Aquaculture Committee These claims are entirely fictitious and you should never let an alligator near your KŪLA. Gators can be dangerous.

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BOTE | BEER “WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOTE?” YOU MAY ASK. WELL, SINCE YOU ASKED, LET US INTRODUCE YOU TO THE NEW LINE-UP OF BOTE BEER!

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AWARD-WINNING DESTIN BREWERY, BOTE IS LAUNCHING ITS FIRST (HOPEFULLY OF MANY) BEER STYLES. THE FIRST OUT OF THE TAP IS A SESSION I.P.A.. RESOUNDING WITH CITRA HOPS AND LESS-FILLING BODY, THE BOTE SESSION I.P.A. WILL BE THE NEW-NORM ON BOARDS, KAYAKS, DOCKS AND ANYWHERE ELSE A PARTY IS TO BE HAD. DRINK TOGETHER • STAND APART.

BOTE | BEST OF BOTE HAS GARNERED SIGNIFICANT RECOGNITION FOR ITS BEST-IN-CLASS PRODUCTS AND TRACK RECORD OF INNOVATION, AND IS CONSISTENTLY HONORED WITH THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FROM LEADING INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS AND MAJOR TRADE SHOWS.

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NEVER ONE TO LET GRASS GROW UNDER OUR FEET, THE FUTURE OF BOTE’S INNOVATION AND NEW PRODUCT OFFERINGS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

WE WANT TO THANK ALL WHO WHO HAVE BECOME PART OF THE BOTE FAMILY, WHETHER ON THE SALT FLATS OF BELIZE, THE RIVERS OF THE GREAT WEST OR A SMALL FARM POND, YOU ARE PART OF OUR SUCCESS. YOUR ADVENTURES INSPIRE US AND IN TURN WE HOPE OURS INSPIRE YOU. DON’T FORGET TO CONTINUE TO SHARE YOUR TIME ON THE WATER WITH US AND THE REST OF THE WORLD BY TAGGING YOUR PHOTOS #BOTEBOARDS. SO GET OUT, ENJOY, AND STAND APART.

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