A spectacular North American cruising ground was shaped by a big bang 35 million years ago when a comet or asteroid slammed into what is now the lower tip of the Delmarva Peninsula. That impact left a crater 55 miles wide that became a convenient depression for rivers to flow into as the glaciers of Read More
America’s Waterways – A Year of Experiences Along the Great Loop: Part 4
Ask any Looper, “What is your favorite memory of the Great Loop?” and the answer will undoubtedly be, “The people.” This would ring true as we continued our journey up the Hudson River in mid-June. The staff members at the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, N.Y., were part of that special group of people who Read More
Cruising or Live-Aboard – Finding the Right Boat
After many years of cruising our Nautilus 36 Pilothouse Sailboat in the summers on Lake Ontario, my wife (and co-captain), Erica, and I decided to avoid the Canadian winters and try out the live-aboard lifestyle in southern Florida. As we all have learned, it’s easy to purchase a boat, but the real challenge is in Read More
Interview with the GM at Suntex Properties: Tidewater Yacht Marina & Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth VA
Do you own a boat? If yes, what kind? If no, what is your dream boat? I have in the past. My passion is sailing and I would love to own a Farr 40 for fun, but we love the idea of living aboard and would choose a Fleming 65 or 78 (depending on how Read More
Why is Osprey Point Marina so Special?
Osprey Point is situated on the quiet shore of Swan Creek in Rock Hall, Maryland, one of the Eastern Shore’s most-famous watermen’s towns. The well-manicured 30 acre property sits back off the main road and offers the most- serene atmosphere making it one of the finest marinas on the Chesapeake Bay. Osprey Point offers 160 Read More
Top 10 Maritime Museums
As you cruise around America’s coastline, do you ever gaze at the night sky wondering what it was like to navigate a boat by the stars instead of a GPS? Do childhood fantasies of cavorting with pirates still stir in your heart and conjure up dreams of sailing with rum-guzzling scoundrels? And when veterans reminisce Read More
10 Destinations to Catch Your Dream Fish
We’ve put together a list of 10 spots worth a look whether you simply want a change of venue or are looking to cross a species off your “bucket list.” Keep in mind some of these same locales have dedicated seasons, size and bag limits for the species noted and some also require a fishing Read More
Two East Coast Cities with Thriving Harbors Face Off
History BALTIMORE Fort McHenry — the birth place of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” history dots the harbor from the cobblestone boroughs of Federal Hill, Fells Point and Canton. BOSTON Experience the history of the American Revolution along The Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile path leading you around downtown’s historic sites. Savory Seafood BALTIMORE No crab tastes better Read More
America’s Waterways – A Year of Experiences Along the Great Loop: Part 3
While doing the Great Loop, we learned to keep advance planning to a minimum. We like to think that a lack of schedule helps us embrace spontaneity and explore unfamiliar waters. While on the Great Loop, we learned that there are a staggering number of historic, out-of-the-way places along the route. Waterfront towns we had Read More
2016 Best Marina Winners – Orange Beach Marina and Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
We are proud to announce the winners of Marinalife’s 7th Annual Best Marina Contest. Thousands of votes poured in for marinas that offer superb customer service and hospitality to all boaters. Thank you to marinas and boaters nationwide for participating in this year’s contest. BEST LARGE MARINA (OVER 100 SLIPS) 1ST PLACE — ORANGE BEACH Read More