This segment of the Great Loop is a trip through America’s heartland of more than 1,000 miles on the inland rivers. Chicago is the last big city you see until you reach the Gulf of Mexico. Many areas are rather remote, and all but very fast boats will likely have to spend a few nights Read More
Just a Girl, Her Dog and a Boat Cruising Down the East Coast from Manhattan, N.Y. to Vero Beach, Fla.
Why would a single female set off with her dog down the East Coast, all the way from Manhattan N.Y. to Vero Beach Fla.? Simply put: a passion for sailing, a sense of adventure and a disdain for cold New York winters. I started boating by crewing on race boats in New York and the Read More
2018 Destination Guide: Southeast
Cape Charles, Va. We start on Southeast boating guide in Cape Charles, Virginia. On Virginia’s Eastern Shore, this exquisite little getaway town awaits your arrival. Located on the southern tip of the Delmarva Peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, this dreamy destination delivers rural hospitality eager to slow down the pace of hectic Read More
Mud-Buggin’ for a Crawfish Boil Done Right
The flat-bottomed aluminum boat glided through Bayou Savage, parting the sea of emerald green and leaving a trail of muddy brown behind us. Overhead, sprays of Spanish moss hung like tinsel from the Cyprus and tupelo trees of the bayou. The zit-zit-zit sound of thousands of dragonfly wings flittered through the thick, muggy air. We’d Read More
River Dunes
Tucked away on a protected deep-water harbor off of Pamlico Sound in Oriental, North Carolina, boaters will find one of the state’s most renowned coastal communities: River Dunes, part of the Palm Hill group of award-winning residential and commercial properties. Covering more than 28 acres, the marina at River Dunes provides transient boaters convenient access Read More
Savannah vs Charleston
Exuding Southern charm, these two storied cities rich in history, cultural heritage and tourism face off. Who wins in the Savannah vs Charleston match up? ART Savannah Comprised of the Telfair Academy, the Owens-Thomas House and the Jepson Center, the Telfair Museums is the oldest public art museum in the Southeast — growing from a Read More
Nashville, Tennesee
Country music may have put it on the map, but this is not Nashville, Tennessee’s only draw. A multifaceted character paints a different picture of this destination from what you might expect — historical sites and museums, exciting sports, vibrant shopping and cuisine. But, of course, if country music is your thing, “Music City” will Read More
2017 Best Marina Contest by Marinalife
We are proud to announce the winners of Marinalife’s 2017 Best Marina Contest. This annual contest is in its 8th year! 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. Look for the 2018 Read More
Southern Hospitality: Top Ten Party Venues in the South
Last issue, we profiled the top 10 Northern party venues that make magical backdrops for a wedding, banquet, reunion or other special event. Now, with cruisers heading south to enjoy cooler autumn temperatures, these Southern party venues become more attractive than ever. GREYFIELD INN, CUMBERLAND ISLAND, GA. This colonial-style plantation house is the only commercial Read More
Game, Set, Match! Best Tennis Courts to Visit By Boat
Like golf, the sport of tennis possesses a country-club tenor that fits hand in glove with the yachting lifestyle. Here are the best tennis courts to visit by boat where you can serve and volley – or simply indulge a love of the game during your travels. International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, R.I. Set Read More