
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.


After years of cruising down the ICW and wintering throughout Florida, these snowbirds keep coming back to Fernandina Beach and the surrounding area of Amelia Island
The perch from which I write in Portsmouth,Virginia, overlooks Mile Zero of the Intracoastal Waterway, the neck of the funnel through which pass the snowbird

If you’re familiar with the various East Coast intracoastal waterways, you’re familiar with the magenta line. It’s been snaking around for many years on charts

Every year, cruising websites fill with “breaking news” and panicked reports about boats running aground as they head south on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Tips

“I’d love to take that trip down the ICW. I’d love to see it, if just one time.” We’ve heard so many people say that.
From Mile Marker 1 in Norfolk, Va., down through the Florida Keys, Tom Neale has seen and done pretty much all there is to see

The plywood Cruis-Along provided a practical platform for middle-class boaters during the post-World War II era.

The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.

The history of Yankee and the art of living aboard.

The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever made.

An expert can uncover problems before they turn serious and expensive.

There’s no better time than autumn to visit New York Harbor and then cruise north for leaf peeping

A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.

The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.

Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.

A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.