Why Boaters Love Mystic, Connecticut
May 6, 2025
If you’re dropping anchor in the Nutmeg state, don’t miss Mystic and its neighbor, Stonington.
If you’re dropping anchor in the Nutmeg state, don’t miss Mystic and its neighbor, Stonington.
The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.
The salty souls who support the state’s remote island communities.
In Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, this maritime icon has been restored to its original purpose
The Maine-based painter encourages students to observe and paint dynamic marine surroundings.
If you’re ready for a more challenging charter experience, these destinations promise adventure and memories that will last long after the dock lines are tied back at the base
At Soundings, we dig into the fun work of plotting a course through the major boat shows that take place along the East Coast in the fall, from Newport this month, the Connecticut Fall Boat Show (put on by Active Interest Media), then Annapolis in October and eventually Ft. Lauderdale.
St. Augustine, Florida, is one of my favorite cruising destinations. (And I’ve been to quite a few.) It’s pretty, historic, has a timeless ambience and
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson walk into a bar … No, it’s not the beginning of a joke. These three Founding Fathers actually hung out in Annapolis, Maryland, on occasion.
The secret’s out: Cuba is open to Americans and we’re beginning to flock there (you only need to file a 3300 form with the U.S.
A 24-foot research vessel will be used to test the latest technologies to detect and protect whales.
The Italian yard adds a new model to its popular Gozzo line.
According to these owners, when it comes to buying a day boat, it pays to shop around.
This American firm founded in California built elegant cruisers for 85 years.
Days after she won the prize that became the America’s Cup, she was sold, but that was not the end.
Spring has sprung in Maine and beautiful boats are being prepped for launch
Ocean Signal has an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional flares.
This cruising destination is so under the radar, it’s really a boaters’ paradise.
Before she was sunk by a German torpedo in 1915, Lusitania was one of the grandest and fastest passenger ships to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
Cuttyhunk and its neighbor Penikese are quiet cruising destinations in the Elizabeth Islands.
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