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
Top 10 Best Beaches in the South
When cold wintry winds start blowing up your britches, it’s time to follow the snowbird migratory path and head for warmer climates. Instead of shoveling snow in a puffy coat, go build sand castles in your bathing suit. With so many southern ports to explore, how will you select a spot that suits your fancy? Read More
Stuart Sailfish Club Makes the 90-mile Crossing to Havana
Fishing – and winning the top three places — at the renowned Ernest Hemingway International Billfish Tournament held each May or June in Havana, Cuba, seemed like the best way to celebrate the Stuart Sailfish Club’s 75th Anniversary. Tom Dyer, the club’s president, came up with the idea last year as the highlight of the Read More
Panama – The Path Between The Seas
Welcome to Panama, also known as the path between the seas. Not only does this beautiful country boast miles of beaches on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, pristine islands, fertile highlands, lush nature, historic landmarks and indigenous tribes, but it has a thriving, vibrant, cosmopolitan city and, of course, the Panama Canal, which recently Read More
Princess Yacht Owners Cruising the Bahamas
After an unforgettable Princess Yachts America Owners Holiday event at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Fla., three Princess Yachts owners, Tim and Sara Hale, Erich and Kathy Hahn and Charlie and Ela Wachs, continued on a trip together and extended their vacation to the Bahamas. With the help of Marinalife’s cruising assistance and Read More
Top Scuba Diving Spots in the US, Canada and the Bahamas
One of the most adventurous activities you can do from your boat is to explore the wonderful world right beneath you via scuba diving. If you are not already certified in scuba, it’s easy to learn, and even children as young as 10 can get a junior certification, so the whole family can enjoy diving Read More
Eleuthera or Harbour Island – Which Caribbean Island Fits Your Style?
The motto claims, “Eleuthera, it’s not for everyone.” But when gazing at the magnificent blue-water views from beneath the shade of the palms, it’s difficult to imagine anyone not loving Eleuthera. This island in the Bahamas sits just 50 miles east of Nassau. It’s a destination for travelers who want to enjoy the sea, beaches, Read More
Marvelin – A Dream Come True in Cuba
For Joan Roc, his dreams as a sailor turned into reality when he stopped on the Caribbean island of Marvelin about four years ago during a trip around the whole of South America and, without expecting it, fell in love and decided to spend the rest of his life there. In an interview with Cubaplus, Read More
Cuba – A Cruising Wonderland
Set just 90 miles south of the Florida Keys, Cuba is a cruising wonderland. It is the largest island in the Caribbean, with approximately 4,000 miles of coastline and 24 pocket bays — large, sheltered bodies of water with deep, narrow, offshore entrances. The country’s geographic diversity is stunning, with three distinct mountain ranges plus Read More
Our Man in Havana
Thanks to efforts to normalize relations with Cuba, pathways for Americans to visit this island nation by sea and by air continue to expand. It is not a matter if you will visit Cuba, it is a matter of when. La Habana, the capital of Cuba, was named after the Taino cheftain, Habaguanex, who ruled Read More