One of the best things about owning a boat is the ability to get away from it all. However, there are times when you might need the assistance of navigational apps, chart plotting and weather updates. Not to mention if the kids get cranky and need some down time. With
Located along the Cape Fear River and the ICW, Wilmington sits between Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to the south and Topsail Beach, North Carolina to the north (the Outer Banks are just a bit further north). The East Coast city is filled with parks, museums, a historic district and beautiful
If you’re looking for a suburban feel with access to beautiful scenery and an average of 270 days of sunshine per year, Jacksonville, Florida, is the place for you. While the city is known for some of its most popular attractions like the Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens
From deep-dish pizza and hot dogs to prime rib, seafood and Italian classics, Chicago is a favorite of foodies everywhere. Add in architecture, iconic landmarks, urban parks and lakefront beaches, and you’ve got the perfect place to spend a week, long weekend or extended stay at a private boat
Have you been wondering how to have better luck with reeling in perch, trout, bass and bluegill? Does your boat’s engine scare all the fish away? You might want to consider a trolling motor. Whether you’re fishing the Florida flats, out in the Chesapeake Bay or in local
Situated along the Gulf coast of Florida’s Panhandle, between Panama City Beach and Pensacola, Destin is a water lover’s paradise along the northwest section Florida’s Emerald Coast. The area features emerald green water (hence that jewel-like nickname), a laid-back attitude, tropical trees and sand so white it
Known for its emerald green water, red rock cliffs, limestone boulders and Mohave Mountain backdrop, Lake Havasu City is a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The main draw to the area is Lake Havasu, a reservoir behind Parker Dam along the Colorado River. Western Arizona shares the Lake Havasu and
Between beaches, boating and fishing for perch and walleye in Lake Huron and the Saginaw River, Bay City makes a terrific destination for nature enthusiasts and travelers of all types. Plus, you won’t have to worry about rinsing saltwater and flushing the boat (the Great Lakes are freshwater). Photo:
Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks offers a wide variety of restaurants, bars and cafes scattered across its shorelines. If you’re a fan of the Netflix show Ozark, you won’t find the Blue Cat Lounge here (the show was filmed mainly in Atlanta, and, well, it’s fictional)
While steering a boat is basically the same as steering a car, there are some differences. Steering a boat affects the back of the boat rather than a car where steering affects the front wheels. And then, of course, you’re dealing with water that is pretty much always moving
The port city of Duluth, Minnesota sits along the Saint Louis River, Saint Louis Bay and Lake Superior. Located north of Minneapolis, it’s at the southwestern point of Lake Superior where it backs up to the Wisconsin border. Superior is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world
It’s inevitable. You’re in the middle of the lake, offshore or near a private boat dock rental and one of your passengers goes overboard. Whether they’ve fallen while skiing or tubing or just happened to take a dip over the side while underway, they’re now in