Category: Cruising Inspiration
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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. As with crossing any international border, you must get permission from the appropriate authorities and complete all the paperwork to ensure that your pet meets the letter of the law: not a banned breed, has all…
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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…
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Boating With Your Dog on the Intracoastal Waterway
The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) is a wonderful way to see America with fresh eyes. The ICW travels through historical port towns, sweet deserted anchorages, and stunning national seashores. While taking your dog on this iconic trip requires a little planning, bringing your furry crew member will add to the fun. Read on for some tips…
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Getting Internet On a Boat in The Bahamas
If you’re heading to The Bahamas, you might be worried about getting reliable internet. However, cell data in The Bahamas is fast, reliable, and inexpensive. American cruisers might be surprised to find excellent coverage, rates, and speeds. UPDATES FOR 2024: Since this article was first published, Starlink has all but taken over the needs for…
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Provisioning for The Bahamas
Provisioning for The Bahamas is a tricky endeavor, even for experienced boaters. Cranky Cruisers will helpfully tell you “It’s expensive in The Bahamas“, or “There’s no <insert random item> in The Bahamas“.Positive Paul will chirp in “Don’t worry, they eat food in The Bahamas. Just eat like the locals do!“ I’ve provisioned for the Bahamas…