When asked to pick our favorite anchorages, it felt like trying to decide which child you like best. So our criterion was holding, protection, things to do ashore, beauty and, of course, location. Some of the anchorages don’t meet all of these, but they cover the range of things we look for when cruising. I Read More
One of the most adventurous activities you can do from your boat is to explore the wonderful world right beneath you via scuba diving. If you are not already certified in scuba, it’s easy to learn, and even children as young as 10 can get a junior certification, so the whole family can enjoy diving Read More
I would like to start by saying that all the bars in the Abacos are excellent, each in its own way. The locals are friendly and genuine, with big smiles and infectious laughter. A good time can be had just about anywhere. All this made my assignment to report on the 10 best bars that Read More
Marinalife is proud to announce the winners of its 2015 Best Marina Contest. The 6th annual contest honors the top marinas in the industry that go above and beyond in customer service and hospitality and makes the entire boating experience memorable. Thousands of votes poured in from Marinalife readers. We are excited to announce the Read More
Chart Metalworks Noir Maritime Rope Bracelet Adjustable to fit most women’s, men’s and children’s wrists or ankles. Multiple ways to wrap and wear. (chartmetalworks.com, $95) Chart Metalworks Piccolo Porthole Necklace Carry the memory of your special place close to your heart and fashionably secured around your neck. (chartmetalworks.com, $100) Alex & Ani Charcoal Compass Charm Read More
Marinalife asked. Boaters answered. And so we listened. After many submissions from our Marinalife members — we selected the top 12 southern boating destinations. With the summer in your wake and temperatures cooling in the north, there’s no better time to pick up anchor and head south to these excellent destinations. 1. ORIENTAL, North Carolina Read More
Every year pilgrimages begin nationwide to find the best places to partake in the natural splendor of leaves changing from the green of summer to the gold and crimson of autumn. Websites, renowned climatologists and even far-flung relatives all weigh in on the subject, but there’s one thing we know for sure: you’re missing out Read More
Mixing up the perfect cocktail (from a secret recipe) onboard your boat is a rite of passage for most boaters. We were inspired by mixologist and tiki cocktail master, Tom Brown (who was featured in the Marinalife Chesapeake Bay Edition this summer). Tom was raised in Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay, and is the mastermind of Read More
Irvington, Va. Sited on the banks of Carter Creek where it flows into the Rappahannock River, Irvington boasts deep, protected waters and a quaint Colonial ambiance. The village once thrived as a stop for steamboats carrying goods and travelers across southern Chesapeake Bay, which is why The Steamboat Era Museum here is so popular today. For more history, head to Christ Church (finished in Read More
As the ferry approached the dock at Port Townsend, a lone sloop was beating to windward. Gracefully tacking across our stern, the flag blue topside showed a mast of brightwork and a lapstrake hull. She was a wooden boat, and I knew I was home. Of all the yachts I have served as master, the only ones I have truly loved, sail or Read More