Every pet owner who loves to travel has experienced that guilty moment when preparing for a trip. You’re ready to pack, then Mr. Whiskers curls up in your suitcase and starts to purr. Or you call the kennel to board your poodle Lucy, and she unleashes her saddest brown-eyed stare as if she knows she’s Read More
Songs for Summer- Waterfront Concert Venues
A good soundtrack is a staple of the boating life. With everyone from Elton John and KISS to the neighborhood Jimmy Buffett tribute band gearing up to play, now is the time to purchase your tickets and plan a cruise to one of these 14 venues, big and small, where music for every taste takes Read More
Gourmets on the Go — Personal Chefs Save You Time on Land & Sea
Quail Eggs aren’t the easiest ingredient to find when cruising the Bahamian Out Islands of the Exumas. This dilemma didn’t daunt chef Joseph Yacino, who satisfied his client’s hankering by having the eggs added to a seaplane deliery. Likewise, when a couple wanted to entertain friends aboard their yacht while watching the 2013 America’s Cup Read More
The Importance of Lake Champlain
The freshwater Lake Champlain stretches 125 miles from Whitehall, NY, to the Richelieu River in the Canadian province of Quebec, and it only measures 14 miles across at its widest point. The Lake Champlain Valley provides a natural divide between the Green Mountains of Vermont and Adirondack Mountains of New York. Today, Lake Champlain is Read More
Mexican Moniker – To Match a Tropical State of Mind
It had been 12 years since Patrick had been on a boat in Isla Mujeres and 20 since I’d frolicked in Mexican time — too long between fiestas. “Jacqui,” my husband called to me from his hammock suspended over white sand. Before the lime of my first margarita had even puckered my throat, Patrick decided Read More
Wellness on the Water, Part 3
Healthy Habits That Can Travel with You – No Gym Required Marinalife is excited to bring you Part 3 of our “Wellness on the Water” series that we hope will inspire and motivate you to get out on the water, meet new friends, see new sights, and enjoy refreshing and restorative elements of aquatic living. Read More
Marina Spotlight – Delegal Creek Marina
Situated on the southern coast of Skidaway Island just outside of Savannah, GA, the cozy atmosphere of Delegal Creek Marina feels like a home away from home. A breathtaking, panoramic view of the marina’s coastal grasslands unfolds before a rustic, two-story lookout tower located in the heart of the docks. The slow-paced countryside and seclusion Read More
Cruising the Bahamas – Exuma Islands
Beginning just 35 miles southeast of Nassau awaits an enchanting cluster of 365 cays and islands, called The Exuma Islands. They’re divided into three major areas — Great Exuma, Little Exuma and The Exuma Cays. Each section offers a unique Bahamian experience. Great Exuma and Little Exuma are known for their laid-back surroundings, while The Read More
Cruising with Members – Anniversary Trip through The Southern Chesapeake Bay
Each year for our anniversary, my husband Scott and I take a week vacation to cruise the Chesapeake Bay aboard our 58 feet Kadey Krogen trawler Miller Time. With our anniversary in August, we are usually blessed with warm weather and calm seas. However, this year seemed like it was going to break that trend. Read More
Destination – The Florida Panhandle
In the Aftermath of Hurricane Michael The Florida Panhandle conjures up favorite boating ports of call that are usually known for gentle waves and sunny days. Last October, our nation was astonished when the Mexico Beach vicinity was devastated by Hurricane Michael’s storm surge and extreme winds. Fortunately, Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Pensacola endured Read More