As fun as boating can be, it can have its unpleasantries … things like scraping barnacles, waxing hulls and cleaning bilges … to name a few. The award for most unpleasant, however, must go to the task of pumping out the holding tank. Classified as a Type III marine sanitation device (MSD)
St. Petersburg floats like a bubble off Florida’s West Coast between Tampa Bay and the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Part of Pinellas County, it sits across the bay west of Tampa between Sarasota to the south and Clearwater to the north. All that waterfront access makes
The sunny Southern California town of El Segundo sits on Santa Monica Bay between Santa Monica to the north and Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach to the south. Part of Los Angeles County, it offers a small-town vibe along the sand and surf of Dockweiler Beach, Bruce’s Beach and
The barrier island of Tybee Island is located just east of Savannah and south of Hilton Head Island along the Georgia’s Atlantic Coast. With Tybee Creek, the Bull River and the nearby Wilmington River, boaters can find a variety of water-based activities on this small island (it’s only
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