Charter Destinations That Demand Skill and Deliver Solitude
March 23, 2026
These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.
These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.
An experienced cruising couple share their favorite out-of-the-way stops along the ICW.
Whether it’s exploring history, adventure cruising or barhopping, there’s a bareboat charter that’s perfect for any mission
After running the Great Loop with her husband and two children, Alison Major was inspired to help others do it too.
A Midwestern couple with an empty nest finds the perfect cruising boat, a Chris-Craft 35 Commander, for cruising the Great Lakes
Autumn is the best time to cruise around Manhattan and up the Hudson River
A couple’s 2,900-mile cruise on a Grand Banks 47 had servings of fine food on the side.
These avid sailors say cruising together builds a better family bond.
On a trip Patagonia, the author found the best views not by on hiking trails, but from the deck of a boat.
A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
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.
