Saunders Yachtworks in Gulf Shores, Ala., and Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, Costa Rica have formed a strategic alliance that will allow the two full-service yacht yards to provide enhanced service support to their overlapping customer bases. For Saunders, the affiliation offers expanded sales and service into Central America, while the Yacht Yard at Marina Pez Vela will Read More
What’s New at Hawks Cay Resort and Harbor East Marina
Hawks Cay Resort’s newest restaurant, Angler and Ale, is now open at the marina in Duck Key, Florida. Already the favorite hangout for locals who love to gather on the expansive deck for dinner and drinks. Let the onsite chef prepare your catch while you swap fishing stories. The island-inspired menu is outstanding and Captain’s Hour Read More
Steamboats of the Chesapeake Bay
As soon as they saw puffs of smoke rise above the trees at the river’s bend and heard the blast of a ship’s whistle, townsfolk rushed at breakneck speed to the wharf. From farmers, watermen and preachers to housewives and especially children, everyone knew when the steamboats of the Chesapeake Bay arrived in the remote Read More
Liquid Gold Returns to the Chesapeake Bay
If you like sweet rum and cokes, crisp martinis, or smooth bourbon on the rocks, you’ll love sipping your way around the bay this season. The Chesapeake watershed is overflowing with new distilleries, and they’re popping up so fast that it’s hard to keep track. At the start of this summer, Virginia is home to Read More
Chesapeake Bay’s Best Crab Decks
Around the Bay, images of the iconic red crustacean appear everywhere— from flags, hats and T-shirts to bumper stickers, menus and refrigerator magnets. Outsiders might wonder about a regional mascot with spindly little legs and oversized claws, but locals see this beloved aquatic creature as a symbol of summertime and a tasty reason for gathering Read More
Sailing and Seafood – Annapolis or Newport?
Two nautical cities — one on the Chesapeake Bay and one on Narragansett Bay, both rich in history and seafaring heritage — face off. Sailing ANNAPOLIS Annapolis, known as the sailing capital of the U.S., is home to the National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum, the Annapolis Sailing School and the site of the Read More
Top 10 East Coast Northern Beaches
Beaches may not be the first thing that come to mind when daydreaming about northern ports. But you better believe that when temperatures rise and those warm summer breezes start to blow, residents and visitors alike make tracks for sandy Atlantic Ocean curves. These 10 favorites, chosen by our Marinalife readers, provide a contrast to Read More
Top 10 Waterfront Venues on the East Coast
Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, reunion or other special event, the right waterfront venue can add a magical touch and inspire a lifetime of memories. When we are out and about scouting new travel destinations, boating hot spots and cruising towns, we always keep an eye out for places that offer great waterfront venues Read More
Family-Friendly Places to Play on the Chesapeake Bay
To squelch summer monotony, here’s a packet of destinations guaranteed to turn temperamental toddlers into cheerful cherubs and entice teens to put down their cell phones. With our Summer Survival Guide in hand, you can experience an enchanting world of Chesapeake treasures, ranging from historic forts to water parks, pirate ships to pony rides, and Read More
Historic Triangle – Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown
Unless you cruise the Chesapeake Bay, the Historic Triangle may not ring a bell, but it should. Located close to Hampton Roads, at the southern end of the Chesapeake, it is a 22-square-mile triangle with Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown at each corner. These three communities, nestled together on the Virginia Peninsula represent the beginning, apex Read More