Along with boating to the Bahamas from Florida and taking the Bahamas – Cuba Loop, visiting Dry Tortugas National Park by boat is one of the most adventurous and unique excursions you can make from a boat dock for rent. Think: Crystal clear water, sea turtles, tropical fish and a historic
In addition to the history, sailing and scenery, Annapolis offers some excellent waterfront dining. Restaurants, bars and cafés serving steak, burgers and authentic Maryland seafood (plenty of Old Bay, please) can be found around the waterfront. Whether you’re in town for a weekend, visiting from Baltimore or cruising over
Located off the southern coast of Texas, South Padre Island is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream destination for boating, fishing, swimming and birding. Gulf Coast beaches offer long stretches of sand, crystal clear water and a variety of watersports like kiteboarding, windsurfing and offshore fishing charters. Part of the Rio
Founded in 1670, the historic port city of Charleston, South Carolina is well-known for its horse-drawn carriages, cobblestone streets, Spanish moss-draped angel oak trees and Moorish Revival, Gothic Revival and Colonial Georgian architecture. Charleston is situated between Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach along the Atlantic coast where
So, you’ve gotten your boating license and you’re ready to take on the waves? Maybe you’ve been boating for a while, but lack knowledge of the finer skills to feel self-confident and comfortable on the water? Boaters of all skill levels can certainly benefit from additional
Boaters are widely known as a friendly bunch. Who hasn’t waved as they’ve passed another bowrider, sailboat or motor yacht in their journeys across the waterways? It’s always good to keep that friendly factor going strong with the occasional refresher. Along with all the boating safety rules
While tucked in neatly between the Mid-Atlantic shorelines of Virginia and Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay gets its waters from about six other states and more than 150 rivers and streams (which makes up the Chesapeake Bay Watershed). The Bay has 11,600 miles of shoreline, making it the largest
Nicknamed The Ditch, the ICW is a sheltered stretch of waterway. It officially starts near Boston, but most boaters use Norfolk, Virginia (mile marker 0), as the starting or ending point along the East Coast. The full length is about 3,000 miles and ends at Brownsville, Texas near the
Surrounded by the ICW, the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean, Jacksonville is made for the boating life. The northeast Florida destination is located between Amelia Island and St. Augustine. It provides access to beaches, natural attractions, wildlife sanctuaries, state parks and a variety of waterfront restaurants to get
Today’s installment of dock and dine takes us to Cocoa Beach, home to natural attractions, relaxing stretches of sand, scenic waterfront restaurants and unique boat docks for rent. The Space Coast destination, located between New Smyrna Beach and Vero Beach, is a boater’s paradise along the Banana River,
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