Long Island Sound boaters looking for a peaceful, scenic spot to spend a day or weekend will find a hidden gem on Mattituck Creek, tucked away on the North Shore of Long Island. Some 15 nautical miles from Westbrook and Clinton (the latter boasting a public ramp with overnight parking), Mattituck Inlet is within easy Read More
Top 10 East Coast Northern Beaches
Beaches may not be the first thing that come to mind when daydreaming about northern ports. But you better believe that when temperatures rise and those warm summer breezes start to blow, residents and visitors alike make tracks for sandy Atlantic Ocean curves. These 10 favorites, chosen by our Marinalife readers, provide a contrast to Read More
Top 3 Ports of Call in the Long Island Sound
Long Island Sound could busy mariners for years. Its glacially-sculpted namesake – Long Island – borders the south. Connecticut creates the northern shores. The Big Apple shines from the west. This 100-mile tidal estuary of the Atlantic Ocean carries boaters from working waterfronts to quiet coves and crannies, and everything in between. To sample some Read More
Top 10 Waterfront Venues on the East Coast
Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, reunion or other special event, the right waterfront venue can add a magical touch and inspire a lifetime of memories. When we are out and about scouting new travel destinations, boating hot spots and cruising towns, we always keep an eye out for places that offer great waterfront venues Read More
Top Places to Visit While Cruising Cape Cod
Many a sailor’s image of cruising Cape Cod is that of a Sunday idyll with President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie wearing fashionably nautical togs as they day sailed in a light breeze. Cruising Cape Cod can be all that, and more. The “more” being the importance of awareness of strong tidal currents, Read More
What’s New at Charlestown, Haven Harbor and Marathon Marinas
Marinalife is excited to announce our first Superyacht Edition-featuring cruising itineraries from Maine to Florida, tailored to facilities that can handle yachts over 80 feet. This guide also provides information for Captains and Crew including marinas, service centers, fuel locations, provisions and events. To request a copy e-mail: info@marinalife.com Spring Contest! Enter to win a Large Read More
A New Englander’s Favorite – Historic Essex, Connecticut
The historic village of Essex, Connecticut, has long served as a favorite stopover for coastal cruisers in New England, given its location just five nautical miles from Long Island Sound. Built around a trio of coves tucked into the western shore of the Connecticut River, Essex is home to three marinas and a yacht club, Read More
Top 10 Maritime Museums
As you cruise around America’s coastline, do you ever gaze at the night sky wondering what it was like to navigate a boat by the stars instead of a GPS? Do childhood fantasies of cavorting with pirates still stir in your heart and conjure up dreams of sailing with rum-guzzling scoundrels? And when veterans reminisce Read More
10 Destinations to Catch Your Dream Fish
We’ve put together a list of 10 spots worth a look whether you simply want a change of venue or are looking to cross a species off your “bucket list.” Keep in mind some of these same locales have dedicated seasons, size and bag limits for the species noted and some also require a fishing Read More
Two East Coast Cities with Thriving Harbors Face Off
History BALTIMORE Fort McHenry — the birth place of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” history dots the harbor from the cobblestone boroughs of Federal Hill, Fells Point and Canton. BOSTON Experience the history of the American Revolution along The Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile path leading you around downtown’s historic sites. Savory Seafood BALTIMORE No crab tastes better Read More