Category: Cruising Inspiration
-
Boater’s Guide to North Carolina
North Carolina is one of the nation’s boating gems. Its unusual variety of boating conditions makes boating enjoyable, and its boating-friendly culture means you’ll feel welcome in every coastal town. The Tarheel State is home to many charming small towns that welcome cruising boaters as guests. Dinghy docks and free town docks are more common…
-
Boater’s Guide to Maine
Arriving by boat to the coast of Maine for the first time is like landing on an alien planet. At least it was for this Florida boy, who had never been to the state before by land or sea. Everything is different in Vacationland: You don’t worry about sandbars, you worry about rock ledges. There…
-
Treats and Goodies We’re Missing From The Bahamas
Before heading to the islands, many cruisers spend a lot of time worrying about provisioning for the Bahamas. They worry they won’t be able to find X, Y, or Z — or that the prices will be too much to bear. We always like to remind people that the locals eat, too. And while things…
-
Getting Ready to Boat to The Bahamas Checklist
Traveling to a new cruising destination can be stressful, but going across the Gulf Stream and legally getting into a new country is another matter. Cruising The Islands of The Bahamas is a magical experience, but there’s a lot to know, and it can seem like too much trouble. It isn’t, and it’s well worth…
-
Boater’s Guide to Florida — East Coast
Even the state motto, “The Sunshine State,” speaks to glorious beaches and warm winters. As places go, Florida is a little bit wacky and eccentric. There’s a sometimes uncomfortable mix of retirees, snowbirds, college students, working families, and vacationers coming from all over the world. There’s a constant, delicate balance of a fragile ecosystem that…