Category: Cruising Inspiration
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Boater’s Guide to the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are America’s tropical island paradise. Islands that promise island life that you can drive to, without ever setting foot on a boat. Of course, boaters like to boat there, too. Home to the continental US’s only living coral reef, the Keys have clear water, great diving, world-class fishing, and some of the…
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Boater’s Guide to The Bahamas
During the depths of winter, nothing warms the cockles of your heart like being on a sandbar in The Bahamas, sipping a cold Kalik, and laughing about those poor saps up north. But The Bahamas are a boater’s paradise year-round. The Islands of The Bahamas is a nation made of hundreds of islands and cays…
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Boater’s Guide to Chesapeake Bay
While you can get to major cities such as Norfolk, Annapolis, Washington DC, and Baltimore during a Chesapeake Bay cruise, the charm lies in its laid-back, country-lane feel. In the Chesapeake Bay, you can play on a sandbar, taste fresh catch, visit the capital city, spot deer on a country lane, watch Navy ships in…
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Boaters, Don’t Run A-Foul of Fishing Gear
Here’s a topic that we’ve had to learn about through trial and error. While I have some fishing experience, the different gear we’ve encountered along the US East Coast has been shrouded in mystery. Navigating a cruising boat means sharing space with fishermen and their gear. Sometimes, a cruising guide will note to be careful…
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2024 Bahamas Pet Travel Requirements and Updates for Boaters
Getting your pet permission to come to the Bahamas has always been a bit of a hassle for boaters. It’s just one of the many things to check off your list when crossing to The Bahamas. As with crossing any international border, you must get permission from the appropriate authorities and complete all the paperwork…
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Should We Take the Dismal Swamp Canal? The ICW’s Alternate Route Explained
Every year, we ask the same question: should we take the Dismal Swamp or Virginia Cut? We’ve made the trip up and down the ICW a dozen or more times now, and on each trip, we weigh the pros and cons of the scenic Dismal Swamp Canal versus the more traditional Virginia Cut. For those…
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Maine Anchorage: Buckle Harbor, Jericho Bay
Buckle Harbor, Maine seems like a tight anchorage next to a nondescript island. However, a closer look reveals a cozy harbor, all-tide beach, and a small network of trails with whimsical surprises. Buckle Harbor is in a perfect location and is near Mount Desert Island, Eggemoggin Reach, and Penobscot Bay. It’s a great spot for…
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Maine Anchorage: Seal Bay, Penobscot Bay
Seal Bay is an all-around favorite anchorage for those exploring Penobscot Bay by boat. There are many different anchoring possibilities with all-around protection. Cruisers, day-trippers, and weekenders all enjoy the tranquil surroundings, wildlife watching, low-tide sandbars, and trail access. This secluded area does not have any nearby shopping, groceries, restaurants or services. However, if you…
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7 Things We Love about Cruising Georgia’s ICW
Georgia’s ICW has a mixed reputation that often puts cruisers off. Join us as we explore beaches, sandbars, quiet anchorages, and stunning natural areas. Falling in Love with Cruising Georgia’s ICW For years, we avoided traveling the ICW through Georgia. “They” said Georgia was riddled with shoals, bugs, and lacked cell coverage and land access…
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7 Things We Love About Cruising the ICW
By our second summer living aboard, we had officially “retired” from our day jobs and needed to save money on our boat insurance. So we opted to skip hurricane season in Florida and head north. The obvious route? Take the ICW and see the sights, of course! And that’s how we began our love affair…