Boating in the Thousand Islands: Scenic Shores and a Storied Past
October 10, 2025
From Gilded Age castles to quiet coves, the Thousand Islands offer a rare blend for the adventurous.
From Gilded Age castles to quiet coves, the Thousand Islands offer a rare blend for the adventurous.
Travel in the wake of Capt. John Smith up this tranquil river in eastern Virginia.
Autumn is the best time to cruise around Manhattan and up the Hudson River
Its past is filled with commercial successes, and its future is bright for recreational boaters.
A couple’s 2,900-mile cruise on a Grand Banks 47 had servings of fine food on the side.
Well-traveled boat owners rank the destinations they like most.
A cruising couple discovers why this island is a great mid-ocean pit stop.
A Nomadic family chooses to explore off the beaten path on their Ranger Tugs R-25.
In July and August, anglers in New Jersey joyfully pursue black sea bass and summer flounder.
These avid sailors say cruising together builds a better family bond.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.
A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
What many of us cherish most about time on the water are the people with whom we share it.
