Designed to move a boat through the water, the shape of the hull has an effect on how the boat moves and performs. Hulls perform in one of two ways: they either displace water (known as a displacement hull) or they ride on top of it (a planing hull). Depending
With cobblestone streets, 18th-century architecture, horse-drawn carriages, historic cemeteries and waterfront views, Savannah is an excellent Atlantic Coast destination for history lovers as well as nature enthusiasts, boaters, and more. Located between Hilton Head, South Carolina and Fernandina Beach, Florida, the Georgia city sits on the Savannah River
Do you get sloops mixed up with schooners? Confuse cutters for a ketch? From historic sailing ships to modern vessels, there’s just something regal about a fully rigged sailboat on the horizon (not to mention all the cool sailing songs out there). But how do you know which is
Located along the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River, between Cocoa Beach and Vero Beach in Brevard County, Melbourne, Florida is an excellent destination for boating, fishing, swimming and all sorts of water activities. And all that delicious seafood. Don’t forget the seafood. If you’re navigating the ICW,
From the shores of Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River to the architecture, mansions and bars of Bourbon Street, you don’t have to look far to find fun in the Big Easy. The lively Gulf Coast city of New Orleans is found between Pensacola, Florida to the east and
Have you ever wondered what all those different shaped sails flying on a sailboat do? While they look pretty, and all the cool ships have them, they’re not purely for looks. Just as there are a variety of sailboat makes and models floating around at the marina or private
With 27 miles of sparkling white sand and crystal-clear Gulf Coast water, Panama City Beach is one of those beach towns you just can’t help but love. Activities include boating, fishing, swimming, shopping and all the fun attractions of a resort area. Whether you’re in town for
Whether you use your dock for your own boat or jet ski or as a private boat slip rental, there are all sorts of ways to customize it for comfort, convenience, safety and aesthetics. Then there’s the entertainment factor. Who wouldn’t want to sit out on the dock
Watching the various exploits of Captains Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa as they commandeer or “borrow” the Black Pearl, Jolly Mon and Queen Anne’s Revenge makes for quality entertainment. Thanks, Disney. However, in real life, boat theft is not a pretty picture. You may not own a galleon, frigate
Visited by Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, Fords and Carnegies, Bar Harbor packs a mountain of history, nature and outdoor attractions into a relatively small space. The popular summer destination is about 63-square-miles in size and surrounded by waterways such as Frenchman Bay, Mt. Desert Narrows, Somes Sound and the nearby
Whether you’re boating around Quincy Bay and Hingham Bay, heading to Fenway Park or checking out a boatload of American history, you’ll find a massive collection of historic attractions and fun things to do from a private boat slip rental in Boston. We’ve picked a few to
As boaters, we never want to think about having to abandon ship. But severe cases of fire, sinking or running aground might require that you do just that. You’ll want to have a readily accessible ditch bag (also known as an abandon ship bag) if this situation ever happens