Top Dock & Dines in the United States

For those of us lucky to have a boat, there’s nothing quite like grabbing a good meal at a dock and dine. No matter what sort of shape your ship is in, these waterfront eateries welcome foodies by land and sea and offer the type of friendly and casual vibe that boaters hunger for. The Read More

Top Tito’s Summer Cocktail Recipes

Are you looking for a great summer drink? Look no further! Our list of top Tito’s Summer Cocktail Recipes are below! In 1995, Tito Beveridge had the idea of building his own microdistillery incorporating the boutique winery concept into the spirits industry. He acquired the first legal permit to distill in Texas, and has since Read More

Top 11 Chesapeake Bay Oyster Eateries – Maryland vs Virginia

Chesapeake summers ease you into such a laid-back state of mind that your big decision of the day can be choosing cold beer or crisp wine to accompany a dozen fresh oysters. That cool combo of bivalves washed down with a favorite drink is a beloved Bay ritual. The options were once simple: Natty Boh Read More

Chesapeake Bay Farmers’ Markets

Forget those soggy sandwiches in the cooler and leave your can opener in the drawer. The Chesapeake Bay offers a simpler and healthier way to feed your crew. Farmers’ markets are sprouting up all around the region as part of the field-to-table craze. Fresh meats, artisan cheeses, homemade breads and vegetables just plucked from the Read More

Chesapeake Bay Seafood – You Can’t Beat It

It all begins with a nibble on your line. A few strong tugs and your heart beats a bit faster anticipating that something delicious beneath the waves has taken the bait. Who knows what could land on the hook when you drop a line into Chesapeake waters? The Bay shelters about 350 fish species, which Read More

Man-Made Marvels of the Chesapeake Bay

Jagged shorelines and peninsulas shaped like crooked fingers make the Chesapeake a gorgeous place to explore. Some people are content to gaze at the scenery and enjoy what Mother Nature gave us. Others choose to alter the master plan. Tinkering with the Bay’s land and waterways started centuries ago, driven by the need to transport Read More

Explore Shelter Island, New York

At the fishtails that are the eastern end of Long Island, N.Y., visitors enter a magically bucolic world, where the setting is simple and relaxed even at the peak of tourist season. How could it not be? Separated from the hustle and bustle of Greenport on the North Fork and the Hamptons to the south, Read More

What’s New at Provincetown Marina and More

Attention All Dog Lovers! Marinalife wants to hear from you. Tell us a story about your dog’s love for the water. Submit your story to info@marinalife.com for a chance to be featured in the Summer issue. Spring Contest Enter to win a 1-year Gold Card Membership from SeaTow (value $179.99). marinalife.com/contest. Boating Community Awards ValvTect’s Read More

Building a Customized Boat

From concept to construction to commissioning, Rachel and Peter Ferrara talk about their experience in designing and building “Endless Summer,” a custom Sabre Yachts 48 SE, built in Raymond, Maine. Over the years, we have spent a lot of time on the water. We have cruised the Florida Keys and Bahamas to New England and Read More

Massachusetts Marina Expansion

It is no secret that Massachusetts offers unparalleled experiences for boats of all sizes. From booming Boston Harbor to all the small towns along the Cape, there are ample cruising opportunities. For more than 25 years, Chuck and Ann Lagasse have been passionate about managing and building marinas in this Massachusetts region. “We are boaters,” Read More