Albemarle Sound is to many boaters, especially Intracoastal Waterway cruisers, just a body of water to be crossed in North Carolina. However, to local boaters or those who have taken the time to explore it, Albemarle Sound is a rich and diverse expanse. The Albemarle is an estuary formed by the confluence of the Chowan and Read More
Florida’s Treasure Coast stretches along the Atlantic Coast south from Vero Beach, Fla., to the St. Lucie Inlet area. Our departure point for this long weekend excursion is Vero Beach City Marina. Tucked behind a large mangrove island just off the ICW, it is a favorite marina for cruisers since it is set a distance away Read More
Day 1 Morehead City to Beaufort – Distance: 2.3 miles Begin in Morehead City, where you can tie up at Morehead City Yacht Basin, set in a protected cove off the ICW. Marinalife members receive 10% off transient dockage and $0.10 off per gallon of fuel. The spotless facility offers a courtesy car, perfect for provisioning at the Read More
What’s not to like about Florida, the Sunshine State? Just the name alone conjures up visions of sugary-white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, umbrella drinks and shimmering blue-green water. Some of the best beaches on the planet can be found on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and a get-away weekend cruise from Sarasota to Bradenton can rejuvenate any mariner’s Read More
Ortega River – Jacksonville, Fla. There are few places better to start a trip on Florida’s St. Johns River than on the Ortega River located near Jacksonville. The choices for weekend jaunts abound. Start at either the Ortega Yacht Club Marina, (904-389-1199, oycm.com), known for its helpful and friendly atmosphere, or Lambs Yacht Center (904-384-5577, Read More
Marina del Rey is the largest man-made yacht harbor in North America. Superlatives abound: It boasts 5,246 slips in 23 anchorages and marinas, 40 restaurants, and even offers funerals at sea. It is a wonderful boating community unto itself. For most yacht owners in Southern California, however, going boating for the weekend means sitting on their Read More
The Atlantic Ocean flows to the west from Block Island Sound to create the estuary called Long Island Sound. Every year, this “inland sea” gives boaters a summer full of cruising opportunities. At the eastern end of Long Island Sound, where the set and drift of the strong currents of The Race and Plum Gut Read More
Marsh Harbour Great Abaco and the surrounding cays lie along the northeast portion of the Bahamas, 200 miles from the coast of southern Florida, and the area offers some of the world’s best cruising and sailing destinations. Each cay has its own ambiance and character, with access to the Atlantic Ocean and the pristine Sea Read More
1 Day New Orleans, Louisiana Words that describe the cuisine of New Orleans can also be used to define the flavor of the city: The people are a roux of French, Spanish, African, English and Native American heritage, and their cultures combine to create a rich gumbo of experiences to satisfy every taste. Since it’s impossible Read More