Category: Cruising Inspiration
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Chesapeake Bay Destinations by Boat — Where to Go and What to See on The Bay
Chesapeake Bay is one of America’s most storied cruising grounds for sailors (blow boaters) and motorboaters (stink potters). It’s full of possibilities for gunkholing, plus a number of key towns and noteworthy destinations along the way. This list is to help inspire your next adventure on Chesapeake Bay, whether it’s this fall on your way…
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Best Great Loop Towns and Destinations, According to Boaters
One of the things that makes America’s Great Loop a bucket-list-worthy adventure is that it can be many things to many people. There are all the possible routes and side trips you might want to take. And then there’s the pace: For some, it’s a rush to get it done and set a record, while…
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Boating Destination: Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts
There are some pretty famous islands in Massachusetts, but this isn’t about them. Cuttyhunk is a tiny little speck of an island at the mouth of Buzzards Bay, much less known than some of her more popular neighbors. Climb the hill, and you can get some good views of Gay Head Light on Martha’s Vineyard…
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Boating Destination: Camden, Maine
Penobscot Bay is high on my list of favorite cruising destinations. The jewel of Maine’s coastline is studded with beautiful islands to explore and blessed with summer seabreezes that make every afternoon outing a pleasant one. Add in the fact that every few miles reveals another cute port or fishing village, and you’ve got a…
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Best Place to Live on a Boat — US East Coast Options for Liveaboards
Living on a boat is a dream shared by many people, but being a liveaboard means different things depending on how you intend to do it. Will you be parked at a marina, essentially using your boat as a waterfront condo? Or will you be traveling by boat, actively cruising, and living on board while…
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Boating Destination: Block Island, RI
Block Island is located about 8.5 nm south of Point Judith, Rhode Island, or 18 nm southwest of Newport and 12 nm east-northeast of Montauk, NY. It’s THE summer destination for a large population of boaters from Connecticut through Rhode Island. It’s often compared to other famous islands in the area, such as Martha’s Vineyard…
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Boating Destination: Urbanna, Virginia
While cruising the Chesapeake, it pays to get off the beaten path. Cruisers commonly complain that everything in the Bay takes too much time to get to — that you must plan an extra 5 – 10 miles out of your way just to get into marinas and anchorages. But sometimes it’s worth it, and…
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Our Beloved Dulcinea, Cabo Rico 38 Hull No. 99
Boats are such an individual choice that how they are chosen, why, and how they are adapted for the daily lives of the sailors aboard always makes for fascinating reading. Here’s the story of our Sweet Señorita, Dulcinea. The Story Behind the Name Dulcinea I would have probably picked another name if I had known…
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When, Why, and How to Use Bob423 ICW Tracks — And When Not To
If you’re a veteran Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) boater, you probably know who Bob423 is and what he does. Even if you’re new to cruising, you might have already heard the name from other cruisers. Often, they tell you that you must have Bob’s tracks to keep from running aground. This article will discuss precisely what…
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Boater’s Guide to North Carolina
North Carolina is one of the nation’s boating gems. Its unusual variety of boating conditions makes boating enjoyable, and its boating-friendly culture means you’ll feel welcome in every coastal town. The Tarheel State is home to many charming small towns that welcome cruising boaters as guests. Dinghy docks and free town docks are more common…