Located off the southern coast of Texas, South Padre Island is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream destination for boating, fishing, swimming and birding. Gulf Coast beaches offer long stretches of sand, crystal clear water and a variety of watersports like kiteboarding, windsurfing and offshore fishing charters. Part of the Rio
Founded in 1670, the historic port city of Charleston, South Carolina is well-known for its horse-drawn carriages, cobblestone streets, Spanish moss-draped angel oak trees and Moorish Revival, Gothic Revival and Colonial Georgian architecture. Charleston is situated between Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach along the Atlantic coast where the Cooper River
So, you’ve gotten your boating license and you’re ready to take on the waves? Maybe you’ve been boating for a while, but lack knowledge of the finer skills to feel self-confident and comfortable on the water? Boaters of all skill levels can certainly benefit from additional practice
Boaters are widely known as a friendly bunch. Who hasn’t waved as they’ve passed another bowrider, sailboat or motor yacht in their journeys across the waterways? It’s always good to keep that friendly factor going strong with the occasional refresher. Along with all the boating safety rules
While tucked in neatly between the Mid-Atlantic shorelines of Virginia and Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay gets its waters from about six other states and more than 150 rivers and streams (which makes up the Chesapeake Bay Watershed). The Bay has 11,600 miles of shoreline, making it the largest estuary
Nicknamed The Ditch, the ICW is a sheltered stretch of waterway. It officially starts near Boston, but most boaters use Norfolk, Virginia (mile marker 0), as the starting or ending point along the East Coast. The full length is about 3,000 miles and ends at Brownsville, Texas near the
Today’s installment of dock and dine takes us to Cocoa Beach, home to natural attractions, relaxing stretches of sand, scenic waterfront restaurants and unique boat docks for rent. The Space Coast destination, located between New Smyrna Beach and Vero Beach, is a boater’s paradise along the Banana River,
Surrounded by the ICW, the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean, Jacksonville is made for the boating life. The northeast Florida destination is located between Amelia Island and St. Augustine. It provides access to beaches, natural attractions, wildlife sanctuaries, state parks and a variety of waterfront restaurants to get
With Super Bowl LVI (56) coming up (Sunday, February 13, 2022 on NBC), we thought it would be fun to give a shout-out to some of the football stadiums that are accessible by water. We’ve already covered MLB stadiums by boat in a previous post, so it just seems
We all know the negative aspects of winter boating: chilly water, cold air, cold everything (need we say more?). Depending on where you boat, and the boat itself, you can get out there far into the fall and even into the frigid temps of winter. You just gotta plan for
Located between Long Island, New York to the north and Ocean City, Maryland to the south, Atlantic City was established in the 1800s. The resort city is famous for its high-rise hotels, glitzy casinos and musical entertainment venues. From surfing, swimming and sunning at Atlantic City Beach and boating in
Stretching west to east from New York City to the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound fills in the aquatic space between Long Island and southern Connecticut. The tidal estuary is 23 miles at the widest, about 118 miles long and offers boating, fishing, swimming and sightseeing. Surrounded by barrier islands,