Finding a place to tie up
November 1, 2012
Slips range from rental docks behind homes to famous resort marinas with facilities adequate for most yachts. Here are some examples. City marinas: Fort Lauderdale
Slips range from rental docks behind homes to famous resort marinas with facilities adequate for most yachts. Here are some examples. City marinas: Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is ground zero for all things nautical, but you’ll find much more if you set a few waypoints off the beaten path The
St. Augustine is one of the prettiest and most historically compelling communities on the East Coast. It’s also an exceptionally practical place to stop. Hundreds
For thousands of travelers intent on reaching the busy streets of Newport, Conanicut Island is just a mile-long strip of highway bookended by two bridges.
Key West. Just the name of America’s tropical island-city makes many boaters yearn to shuck their mainland shackles and cruise south — for racing, fishing
Gourmet cuisine, upscale shopping, yachty pubs, historic sites, Dodson Boat Yard — who knows what draws boaters to Stonington Borough, the town’s narrow, mile-long peninsula.
Block Island holds a special place in the hearts of boaters. You have to complete a 12-mile passage to get there, then pick your way
A spacious protected harbor, complete boating services, maritime industries and a growing number of great places to eat and fun things to do have transformed
This jewel of a Southern village — an easy 3-mile cruise up the St. Marys River from Intracoastal Waterway Mile 712 — boasts friendly locals,
Longtime cruisers indulge in their favorite summertime destinations up and down the East Coast Soundings contributing writer Mary Drake and her photographer husband, Bob, have
A Great Lakes boater finds a ride for all seasons in a military-grade RIB by Safe Boats.
The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.
If a passenger goes overboard at sea, there’s a 40 percent chance you’ll never see that person again. Here are the recovery procedures you need to know.
To select the right solar-charging system, consider your power needs, budget and boat’s design.
Your old engine is costing you more than you think. Here’s what you need to know before you pull the trigger on new iron.
From top-rated marinas to historic streets and legendary offshore fishing tournaments, this New Jersey port delivers the right mix of cruising comfort and adventure.
Catch problems early and spend more time on the water, not at the dock.
The muse for photographer Benjamin Williamson is Downeast.
Teak is fantastic for strength and durability, but when it’s used on decks it needs routine care.
These seamanship tips can help you enjoy the sandbar lifestyle.
