Founded in 1861, Catawba Island is one of 12 townships in Ottawa County, Ohio. Even though the word island is in the name, it’s accessible by car, which makes it convenient if you’re trailering a boat or staying at a private boat slip rental. Catawba Island, located north
Is there anything that can strike fear into a mariner’s soul more than the words “Bermuda Triangle?” The region has inspired mysteries, myths and even a song by Fleetwood Mac. The paranormal-minded lean to aliens (an aquatic Area 51, if you will), the lost city of Atlantis, sea
Located along the Florida ICW, the St. Lucie River, the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean, Jensen Beach is the perfect destination for boaters and water lovers. The St. Lucie Inlet allows access to the Atlantic for diving, deep-sea fishing or traveling from Florida to the Bahamas by boat
While Maryland is well-known for cities like Baltimore, Annapolis and the Eastern Shore area, many aren’t familiar with the mountains and lake side of the state. That would be Deep Creek Lake, and we’ve gotta say, it’s a wonderful destination for everything from boating, sailing and
Located on southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast and Estero Bay, between Fort Myers and Naples, Bonita Springs offers a variety of natural attractions like nature preserves, parks and gardens. There are plenty of places to explore by boat, including small islands, canals, coves and the thin strip of land that’
Palm Beach, Florida is an excellent destination for boaters traveling the Great Loop and the Florida ICW or just sailing around the area. Whether you’re fishing, diving and snorkeling or cruising, sightseeing and relaxing at a private boat dock rental, you’ll have to eat sometime. Why not motor
With a sparkling strand of beautiful beaches, deep sea fishing and dive charters, world-class golf courses and the Port of Palm Beach (which is the home dock of the Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship), Palm Beach is a tropical destination for leisure, business and group travelers as well as
From mooring whips and dock bubblers to bow thrusters, boat lifts and customized docks, we boaters appreciate all the dockside assistance we can get. Anything that results in easier docking and launching or safe vessel storage is a plus. Stow your ski high and dry – or at least tethered safely
Bellows play an important role in the safety and maintenance of a boat. Found on sterndrive boats (they’re not on boats with outboard engines), bellows are in the lower drive unit of the boat. Personal watercraft, or jet skis, also have bellows (located in the lower drive unit for
Amelia Island is separated from the mainland by the twists and turns of the Amelia River just northeast of Jacksonville and south of the Georgia border (along Florida’s ICW). Whether you’re hanging out at a private boat dock rental on the river, fishing for big game fish, taking
The rocky coastlines, wide open beaches and spruce, pine and fir forests of the Pacific Northwest provide a stunning setting for adventures by boat or car. Located northwest of Portland, Astoria sits north of Cannon Beach along the Columbia River, which flows west to meet the Pacific Ocean. From fishing
Boating is big in Burlington. And is it any wonder? Burlington is situated on Burlington Bay along the eastern shores of Lake Champlain, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the U.S. With 435 square miles of surface area, the natural lake sits between New York and Vermont and