Tag: intracoastal waterway
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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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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…