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
Land Between the Lakes – Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina
Tucked away just south of the Cumberland River on Lake Barkley in Grand Rivers, Kentucky is Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina. The marina is smack dab in the middle of both Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, which surrounds a 170,000-acre playground called “Land Between the Lakes.” This National Recreation area is a perfect escape 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
Experience the Potomac at National Harbor
NATIONAL HARBOR MARINA is located five miles south of Washington D.C., along the banks of the Potomac River. The marina is part of the 350-acre National Harbor property, which has more than 150 diverse shops and boutiques, 30 dining locations and an iconic Ferris wheel, the Capital Wheel. And because of the repeal of the Maryland Read More
Interview With the Dockmaster at Zahniser’s Yachting Center – Solomon’s Island
1. Did you think you were going to pursue a career in the marine industry when you were a kid? I did, but not in the direction I am in now. When I was in college, I planned to get a job as a cruise director on a big ship, like Julie McCoy on the “Love Read More
The Art of Navigation – From Celestial Navigation to Chart Plotters and GPS
The captain’s ability to know where on Earth the yacht is at all times is the essence of navigation. Situational awareness, a key trait of a competent captain, means understanding how the wind, current and sea are affecting the planned route and the vessel’s ETA. Once navigators know where their vessel is leaving from (the Read More
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Micheal’s Tells A Unique Story
NESTLED ALONG the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is the historic waterman’s village of St. Michaels. Dating back to the mid 1600s, the charming town is home to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment and people of the Chesapeake Bay. “ The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is 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
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