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3 Days in the Abacos, Bahamas
A WEEKEND BOATING GETAWAY in the Abacos may seem a bit of a misnomer, given that Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco Island is about 250 nm from Palm Beach, Fla., and it is necessary to cross open ocean passages to get there. However, once a boat is in Marsh Harbour, it is the perfect starting Read More
Cruising the Windward Islands, West Indies
Just mentioning “the Windward Islands” to a sailor conjures up romantic visions under sail in the West Indies portrayed in Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels. The Windward Islands extend like stepping stones some 170 nautical miles in an arc from north to south in the Lesser Antilles. My first experience sailing the Windwards was in 1992, Read More
Top 12 Seafood Dives
What’s one of the best ways to get to know a new location? Find the area’s best seafood dive and start eating like a local. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite spots. 1. Dirty Al’s Seafood Restaurant – South Padre Island, Texas Hanging out on a gorgeous barrier island with tropical breezes and crystal-clear Read More
Top 8 Casinos Near Water
From high rollers to hayseeds, people come from all around to experience the electrifying-atmosphere of a casino. No mere gambling dens, today’s premier establishments feature an eye-dazzling array of table and video games as well as fun-filled entertainment, stylish retail offerings, world-class restaurants and lavish accommodations. Even if you don’t plan on wagering, casinos are Read More
From the Gulf to the East Coast of Florida
Our journey started as we pulled out of Waterford Harbor Marina in Kemah, Texas, in May aboard our sailing vessel Fidelity, a 42-foot Valiant. My husband, Kevin, Windy, our Boston terrier, and I were excited to cross the Gulf of Mexico and explore the many towns that dot the shores of Florida with hopes of finding Read More
What to Do and See While in the Big City – New York
ONE OF THE GREAT pleasures of boating is that you can explore the myriad destinations that line our nation’s coasts—from tiny little time-forgotten hamlets to the booming metropolises that were shaped by their presence along harbors, rivers, and oceans. For centuries, New York city has drawn adventure seekers from across the globe—merchants looking for new Read More
Enjoy the Down East Charm of Camden, Maine
NEVER ARE THE BREEZES so sweet in Camden Harbor as in June, when rosa rugosa bloom on the edges of the public lawns that slope gently to the ocean. Soft summer breezes begin to fill Penobscot Bay, and the magic of Maine pervades even the most jaded souls. The stately and historical Camden Public Library Read More
Cruising the Maine Coast – From Portland Harbor to Mount Desert Island
Our Maine boat adventure began before we even left the dock — with a crash. No, not into another boat, but of our friend, tumbling down the ramp at low tide. I have to give her credit, she spilled not a single beer out of the overloaded cart into Portland Harbor, nor did she shed Read More
Yachts Cruising the Northeast – From New York to Maine
NEW YORK CITY bagels, New England clam bake, Boston cream pies, Maine lobster rolls, maple syrup, johnnycakes, baked beans, seafood chowder, coffee milk, whoopie pies and blueberry everything … who needs more reasons to spend time in the Northeast? Aside from the amazing cuisine and the obvious historical significance, there are many more incentives to Read More