
Coasting Along the ICW
An experienced cruising couple share their favorite out-of-the-way stops along the ICW.

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.

For an active family, downsizing to a North Pacific 28 set them on a course to boating nirvana.

Failure to check an engine gauge turned into a humbling lesson complacency at the helm.

Four skippers are awarded for lifesaving actions that went beyond routine towing assistance.

An Annapolis woman restores the wooden boat first owned by her grandfather.

To navigate a bridge safely, know the rules and
proceed with caution.

NOAA revisits the 2008 vessel speed regulation, reopening debate over limits designed to reduce whale strikes.

Medical emergencies can unfold quickly on the water. Here’s how to protect your crew before help is within reach.

The 30-foot ADV9 pairs 50-knot speed with cruising features for families.

Trailering a boat across state lines requires thorough research, planning and prep

This trailerable 20-footer is based on the builder’s patented Z-Plane hull.

Here’s what you need to know before upgrading to a high-out alternator.