Shore Power Paradox – Captain’s Tips

New code requirements are causing marinas around the country to update their electrical service and address the risk to life safety caused from faulty or incorrectly wired boats. As a result, some boaters are experiencing trouble by tripping newly installed, more sensitive shore power breakers. Understanding Electrical Safety Devices Most people are familiar with a Read More

Florida’s Top 10 Eco-Tourism Destinations

Tourists aren’t always kind to Mother Nature, but when you visit these Florida eco-tourism destinations, you can explore nature in its prime. They come to her spectacular places eager to be awed but often leave behind trails of trash, squander her resources and snag mementos that should be left undisturbed. Fortunately, conservationists are educating, building Read More

Houston to Clear Lake

Which of these does not belong with the others: a double-decker carousel, a petrochemical refinery, a runaway longhorn, a space center or the country’s largest urban wildlife preserve? None of them! Along the 35 miles of Bay Area Houston coastline, they all coexist to create an eclectic tourist hub. Houston City Pass offers nine days Read More

Georgetown, SC

Southern live oak trees drape over calm waters lining the seaport city of Georgetown, SC, creating a tranquil getaway that will make you love the Lowcountry.  Less than an hour south of Myrtle Beach, Georgetown is a perfect rural escape. The waterfront community is home to retail shops, restaurants, museums, fishing grounds and boating activities. Read More

Eco-Friendly Boating Matters

Advocate for Eco-Friendly Boating! I’ve been straw shamed. The waitress simply asked if I’d like a straw. “Sure,” I replied without a second thought, until I heard my dinner companions politely decline the offer. No one actually commented on my less than eco-friendly choice, but afterward I did a little research about the dreaded plastic Read More

What’s New with Marinalife

Marina News and Updates: New Properties under the Oasis Marinas Umbrella The growing marina management company, Oasis Marinas, is pleased to welcome two Baltimore locations to its family of marinas:  Port Covington Marina and Crescent Marina. They join the Oasis Marinas portfolio of 28 marinas across the East Coast with plenty more to come! Suntex Read More

Cruising Southern California

San Diego is America’s southwestern-most boating destination. During the day, the sun is bewitching; at night, the cool breezes are captivating. The sheltered bays provide superb coastal hopping and easy docking options. Beyond the natural beauty of the coastline and its beaches is the enticing hum of the shoreside world. San Diego has so much Read More