CONTEST Win Bahamas Chartkit and Cruising Guide! Enter to win a Bahamas Chartkit from Richardson’s Maptech and a Florida Embassy Guide (value $150). Register to win now: marinalife.com/springcontest. Enhanced Search It is now easy to access all of the information you need to plan your next cruise or getaway. Use the enhanced Marinalife quick search Read More
10 Days on a Cat in the ICW – From Maryland to Florida
I always thought that someday I would retire, buy a boat and travel down the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) with my wife. Even though I’m not retired yet, I bought a 3470 Glacier Bay Catamaran, Almost There, in September 2013, and the opportunity to take the trip became a reality. I traveled from Baltimore to Key Read More
The Bluffs Marina – Jupiter’s Best Kept Secret
Just 15 miles north of West Palm Beach, Fla., is Jupiter Island, one of the easternmost points on the Atlantic seaboard. Jupiter has been an important and popular landmark for cargo ships and pleasure boats for centuries, and it is known for its tropical beauty, elegance and charm. The Bluffs Marina is conveniently located three Read More
Winter Sportfishing in the Florida Keys
Stretching from Key Largo to Key West the Florida Keys span nearly 120 miles along U.S. Highway 1. Also known as the Overseas Highway and one of the most scenic waterfront roadways in the United States, it winds its way through the keys, where often the only land mass separating the cobalt blue water of Read More
Top 5 Seaside Towns You’ll Want to Call Home
Ever dream of moving to a seaside town where boating is a way of life? Look no further than these five charming home ports. Oriental, North Carolina This quiet, New England-y coastal village is known as the Sailing Capital of North Carolina for good reason — there are more than twice as many registered boats Read More
Island Hopping Along the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are aptly named, because they do offer the “keys” to a boating paradise unmatched anywhere in our lower 48 states. If you mention those two magic words — the Keys — to any boater in Florida, immediately what springs to mind are visions of sparkling clear waters, snorkeling, scuba diving, tickling for Read More
The Sailfish Capital of the World – Stuart, Florida
The city of Stuart, set along Florida’s renowned Treasure Coast and just north of Palm Beach, is beloved for its historic and pedestrian-friendly downtown. Over the years, it has evolved from a small, quiet fishing village into a bustling boating hub. Even today, many things in the community revolve around fishing (local charter captains will Read More
Visit Stock Island Marina – Key West, Florida
Experience the funky vibe of the Florida Keys while relaxing along the waterfront at Stock Island Marina Village, a newly developed facility on Stock Island. Located just a few minutes from downtown Key West, Stock Island is easy to reach but hidden away from all the hustle and bustle of Duval Street. The island was Read More