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
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
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,
With a radiant show of red, orange and yellow leading into that wide open expanse of twinkling stars and shooting rays of light, the night sky is particularly stunning when viewed from the bow of a boat (as is most everything if we’re really being honest). These activities are
Boat docks can add value to waterfront property and are useful on all types of waterways, whether it’s a freshwater lake, a river, a bay or the salty ocean. Along with providing a safe spot for a boat, a dock can be used for sunbathing, entertaining or just jumping
Located along California’s central coast, about halfway between San Francisco and Pismo Beach, Monterey boasts a landscape of rugged cliffs, Pacific swells and the Big Sur views of State Route 1 (a scenic drive that you won’t want to miss). Conquer a fear of heights by traversing the
It’s vital to know where you are on the water and to be able to contact help if needed. For communication and accurate navigation, as well as safety purposes in the event of an accident or running aground, this is where GPS and VHF radios come into play. So,
Whether you’re on a sailboat, motor yacht or personal watercraft, accidents can happen on the lake, the ocean or cruising down the river. Don’t let things like speeding, equipment failure, operator inattention or alcohol (some of the most common causes of boating accidents, by the way) ruin an
Located between Vero Beach to the north and Pompano Beach to the south, Stuart is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World (an official title dating to 1957). Anglers come from all over to reel in sailfish, wahoo, blue marlin and yellowfin tuna. Along with the salt and sand
Located about 30 miles north of the Tampa bay area, and about an hour south of Homosassa, Tarpon Springs is one of those small Florida towns that doesn’t get mentioned nearly as much as it deserves. Greek sponge divers settled here in the early 1900s and built up the
A water filtration system is an important thing to have whether it’s on a liveaboard boat or a day cruiser. It provides clean and safe water for drinking and cooking as well as that morning cup of coffee or tea at the private boat dock rental. Plus, you won’