Seattle has a reputation for being a rainy city. In truth, there are on average 152 sunny days per year, and most of those are in the prime summer months. On clear days the views are incredible, with snow-capped Mount Rainier towering over the Seattle skyline to the southeast, the snow-capped Olympic Mountains stretching along Read More
Summer Camps on the Water – US and Canada
Imagine places where your children can …swim with dolphins in a tropical lagoon, paddle their kayaks by the light of the moon, build wooden sailboats that are sturdy and sleek, explore hidden shipwrecks that have sunken down deep. This might sound like fanciful dreams in Peter Pan’s Neverland, but it’s a taste of what’s happening Read More
The Gateway to the Pacific Northwest – Anacortes, Washington
Anacortes, Washington is known to over a million tourists that pass through town each summer as the gateway to the San Juan Islands. Located on the farthest east island of the San Juan archipelago, Fidalgo, Anacortes is often bypassed by travelers on their way to the Washington State ferry terminal that operates a bustling service Read More
Fishing in Manteo, North Carolina – The Outer Banks
When searching the east coast for fall fishing opportunities, it’s hard to beat North Carolina’s fabled Outer Banks. The proximity to the Gulf Stream makes the area a magnet for offshore fisherman, and the months of September through November can provide awesome fishing. The summer crowds are gone, the weather can be delightful and the Read More
Catalina Island, California – You Won’t Be Disappointed
Catalina. Just the name conjures up the Golden Age of Hollywood during the 1930s. Movie moguls, famous actors, actresses and directors were all frequent visitors to Catalina Island aboard their yachts or at the Hotel St. Catherine. Cecil B. DeMille, Charlie Chaplin, Joan Crawford, Betty Grable, Jimmy Cagney, Johnny Weissmuller and Irving Thalberg lead the Read More
Hollywood Movies & the Caribbean
The West Indies is the favorite cruising ground for boaters from around the world. Many couples dream of selling everything they own, buying a sailboat and cruising the Caribbean. And those of us who have sailed this island chain know just how unique that paradise is. Much of what we imagine the Caribbean to be Read More
Top 12 Southern Boating Destinations
Marinalife asked. Boaters answered. And so we listened. After many submissions from our Marinalife members — we selected the top 12 southern boating destinations. With the summer in your wake and temperatures cooling in the north, there’s no better time to pick up anchor and head south to these excellent destinations. 1. ORIENTAL, North Carolina Read More
7 of the Best Fall Foliage Destinations Across the US
Every year pilgrimages begin nationwide to find the best places to partake in the natural splendor of leaves changing from the green of summer to the gold and crimson of autumn. Websites, renowned climatologists and even far-flung relatives all weigh in on the subject, but there’s one thing we know for sure: you’re missing out Read More
7 Waterfront Towns to Visit for Their Microbreweries
With many pleasure boaters planning trips around interests like top-flight golf courses, gourmet restaurants and dazzling fall foliage, is it so far fetched that, for some, craft brews and breweries can be a destination unto themselves? Not in our book. Here are 11 sudstastic towns to add to your personal “booze cruise” itinerary. Just remember Read More
Pacific Northwest B&B’s
Sharing the joy of the cruising lifestyle with family and friends is extremely rewarding. It brings people closer together and provides opportunities to learn new skills, enjoy nature, and have fun in a relaxed environment. And you don’t need a second stateroom on your boat to invite overnight guests to join you. When my husband Peter and I were searching for the perfect Read More