A Potomac detour
May 17, 2016
The Potomac River tumbles down the mountains from Fairfax Stone, West Virginia, (the North Branch) and Highland County, Virginia, (the South Branch) and flows just
The Potomac River tumbles down the mountains from Fairfax Stone, West Virginia, (the North Branch) and Highland County, Virginia, (the South Branch) and flows just
The Top of the Ditch has been pretty quiet for pleasure boat viewing, but the commercial side presses on regardless. In the words of Calvin
When John Smith explored Chesapeake Bay, he found five rivers along the Western Shore. In his words: The fift [fifth] river is called the Pawtuxunt,
It was a lovely fall and mild start to winter here at Mile Zero. The cruising rallies to the Caribbean got off pretty much on
When Capt. John Smith came up the Chesapeake in 1608 and rounded what is now Howell Point into the Sassafras River, he was met by
There seemed to be many more sailboats gathering in the Crawford Bay anchorage at Mile Zero than last year. In the marina where I sit,
Watching the crew prepare to haul the tack line, a passenger asks, “Don’t you use gloves?” “Nah,” the deck chief says. “Two, six, HEAVE!” he
As I write this, the top of the Ditch is pretty quiet, with only the occasional yacht transiting. As you read this, however, the snowbirds
During World War II, the Army Transportation Corps needed a vessel that could serve a multitude of purposes on every body of water, in every
We are in that hot and still, late-summer mode here at the bottom of the Bay, waiting for the weather to break into the fall
The yard best known for building Billy Joel’s Shelter Island Runabout has updated the design for a new generation of cruising families.
Cruisers Yachts introduces the 38 VTR, the first model in a new series intended
for all kinds of adventures.
The newcomer to the Sport series showcases features from its larger siblings.
The newcomer to the Sport series showcases features from its larger siblings.
These families have discovered that time spent cruising makes for better relationships and creates great memories.
A boater who has owned a diverse fleet loves the versatility of his Stanley 36, a capable Downeast cruiser.
Waterfront location, history, development potential, dockage potential, signage and frontage make this a unique opportunity to invest in Cape Cod!
Even if your boat is equipped with a suite of electronics, know how to use ranges
Managing a tender doesn’t have to be a pain in the transom.
At one time the largest passenger ship in the world, she also played a pivotal role in World War II.
