Located in Queen Anne County, just east of Annapolis, Kent Island is the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay. It connects the eastern and western sides of Maryland via the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay Bridge, or simply Chesapeake Bay Bridge. A channel called Kent Narrows separates the area
Part of the Space Coast (Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Center are just up the road), the sunny shore of Melbourne is located between Cocoa Beach and Stuart Beach on Florida’s East Coast. From the Atlantic Ocean on the east to the Indian River Lagoon on
While art and culture, music history and sports teams generally come to mind when thinking about Cleveland, the city also offers a wealth of water-based activities for boaters visiting this Great Lakes state. From the sandy shores of Edgewater Park and Euclid Beach to boating and fishing for walleye, perch
You may or may not be aware of a new boating law that went into effect on April 1, 2021. Boaters (specifically, the operator of the boat) are now required to wear an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) lanyard. This applies to cruising around the local lake, fishing in the Chesapeake
Every boater knows that flushing an outboard engine is crucial to its lifespan (and wallet of said boater). While tedious, it’s a necessary task. Along with general engine maintenance, flushing the outboard prevents saltwater damage and the buildup of salt, algae and other marine elements, which can clog and
From fishing reports, navigation and tides to gas docks, boat slips for rent, public ramps and marinas, the boating world is high up there on the mobile app radar. For brevity purposes, we’re going to focus on the weather aspect of the mobile device today. The weather can change
If there’s anything that can ruin a day on the water, it’s seasickness. Well, yes, technically there are worse things, but we’re going with this one today. Whether you’re on a sailboat, a fishing boat, a trawler or a luxury yacht, seasickness is a real possibility.
Located between Astoria and Eugene (and southwest of Seattle, Washington), Cannon Beach is a small but stunning Pacific Coast destination. Check out interesting wildlife, walk along wide sandy shorelines, go offshore fishing or hang out at the shops and boutiques in the downtown area. If you’re at a nearby
Sunset sails are one of the best times to take off from a private boat dock rental. Then, there’s night fishing and diving, decktop 4th of July firework watching and returning from a delicious dock and dine restaurant. These are all some of our favorite boating activities. There’s
With Pensacola to the east and New Orleans to the west, and Gulf Shores within easy access, Orange Beach sits on a sliver of land between the sparkling shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico and the back bays and bayous. The Southern Alabama location is a prime watersports destination. It’
Do you know the difference between a boom and a mast? How about a rudder and a keel? If you’re a sailing enthusiast, these are all terms you should know whether you’re sailing into Annapolis, Boston, Bar Harbor or some other sailing destination. Today, we’re going to
If you’re looking for a unique and secluded getaway, the fishhook-shaped peninsula of Cape Cod is an excellent choice. Situated on the Atlantic Coast – between Cape Cod Bay, Buzzards Bay and Nantucket Sound – it’s northeast of Long Island Sound, east of Newport, Rhode Island and about an hour