From the Erie Canal and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway to the Panama Canal and scenic waterways across Europe, canal locks are a unique and convenient mode of transport. Not familiar with the system of locks? Let’s discuss. Put simply, locks are like an elevator for boats (a box of
Possibly known more for its delicious dairy products than the boating world, Tillamook, Oregon makes a scenic and unique destination for all sorts of boating and water-related activities (as well as the ice cream and cheese eating). The word Tillamook even means “Land of Many Waters,” so there you
Memphis offers a lively collection of colorful murals, historic sites and the BBQ, blues and rhythm of Beale Street. Located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, Memphis is one of the most well-known places in the Volunteer State. While many boaters traveling the Great
Whether you’re seeking authentic Philly cheesesteaks or visiting historic attractions and the fountains, statues and museums of the tree-lined Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia is a terrific destination for boaters who just happen to love history, iconic sites and great food. Located north of Wilmington, Delaware, between the Delaware
Whether sailboat, cuddy cabin, bowrider or luxury yacht, that magic button known as the anchor windlass is a boater’s best friend. No more rope burns on your hands or strain on your back (or mud and algae on your hands). Photo: Pixabay An anchor windlass quickly and efficiently retrieves
Are you searching for the best storage options for your boat? Whether you own a cruiser, ponton, sailboat, cuddy cabin or even a luxury yacht, storage plays a huge factor in boat ownership. Fortunately, you have a boatload (pun intended) of options. Let’s take a look. On Land Boat
Located north of Cape May and south of Atlantic City, the resort city of Wildwood sits on a barrier island between Richardson Sound on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Approximately five miles of beachfront property make it a prime destination for boaters, beach-goers and fun
Filled with natural attractions, native wildlife and the giant redwood forests and adventurous spirit of the Pacific Northwest, the Northern California port city of Eureka is a terrific destination for boaters and outdoor enthusiasts. Water-based activities include Pacific Ocean fishing charters and Humboldt Bay kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, paddleboarding
Whether you’re traveling along Florida’s Gulf Coast ICW, making a day trip from a private boat dock rental in Tampa or just looking for adventure, the Ten Thousand Islands make an excellent trip for boaters, anglers, kayakers and nature enthusiasts. Located west of Everglades City, along Florida’s
Known for its rugged coastline, timber forests, salmon, glaciers and snow-peaked wilderness, Ketchikan sits along Alaska’s southeast coast by the Gulf of Alaska and the North Pacific Ocean. The thin and jagged slip of land sits west of Canada’s British Columbia. It faces the Inside Passage, which
Apollo Beach sits along the Florida Gulf Coast just south of Tampa on the shores of Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Bay. The sunny beaches of St. Petersburg are across Tampa Bay from Apollo Beach. The area offers easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, near Anna Maria Island and Bradenton,
Situated at the southern tip of New Jersey, at the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, Cape May’s beaches, boardwalks and grand Victorian houses make a classic setting for boating and summertime fun. With Wilmington, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania just up the Delaware River on the west – and Atlantic City