The Atantic ICW cruise takes a minor detour navigating to Bald Head Island North Carolina, ending up in Hampstead NC for the night This guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast. Well...
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Intracoastal Waterway Cruise – Day 5-6 in Beaufort NC
The “Special K” crew takes a much needed break with a few restful days in the beautiful waterside town of Beaufort NC en-route to Florid on their Atlantic ICW cruise This guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake...
Intracoastal Waterway Cruise – Day 4 Oriental NC
An unexpected yet pleasant stop at Pamlico Sound in Oriental NC as “Special K” slowly heads south along the Atlantic ICW cruise to Florida This guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast....
Intracoastal Waterway Cruise – Day 3 ICW Bridge Locks
The third day of the Atlantic ICW boat cruise continues to head south taking the “Special K” crew from Norfolk VA to Coinjock NC This guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast. We traveled...
Intracoastal Waterway Cruise – Day 2 Cruising Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic ICW cruise takes crew from Solomon’s Island MD to Hampton VA on day two of the two week journey to FL This guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast. Day 2...
Intracostal Waterway Cruise Adventure: Day 1 Lessons Learned
Day one of the east coast cruise brings rough seas on the Chesapeake Bay on the way to the first stop in Solomon’s Island This guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast....
Cruising Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from Chesapeake Bay to Florida Gulf Coast
Follow the two week journey of a liveaboard couple as they cruise their boat down the east coast to relocate from the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland to the Gulf of Mexico in South Florida This weekend we wished two friends Bon Voyage as they prepared to leave for the boat trip of a lifetime. Although we are are...
Boat Rentals by Owner?
How to lower the expense of boat ownership by safely renting out the use of your boat They say the average boat is only used 15 days a year… which leaves 350 days of the year to pay for the boat, storage, maintenance, and registration expenses. We all understand that boating is expensive and this...
Choosing Boating iPhone Apps for GPS Marine Navigation on Boats
New downloadable iPhone boating apps enable portable GPS marine navigation that is convenient, cost-saving technology ideal for small boats Apple iPhones seem to be a popular smartphone choice because of their ease of use and wide availability of applications that enable special features. The boating industry has recognized this trend and is introducing new boating...
Boat Loan Financing Basics When Purchasing New or Used Boats
Review of what to expect in the boat loan financing process when buying a new or used boat, including the basics of financing and how to find a marine lender Whether you are a new boater looking to buy your first boat or an existing boater looking to upgrade to a bigger boat, boat loan...
Improving Boat Fuel Consumption and Efficiency
With the cost of fuel on the rise, boaters need to rethink how they use their boat to use less fuel boating and save money If you’re a boater on a budget then you’re bound to be looking for ways to increase your vessel’s fuel efficiency. Fuel is a significant cost when running a boat, but...
Winter Boat Shopping and Buying Tips for New or Used Boats
Take advantage of boating off-season winter months to research, shop and buy your next new or used boat If you are in the market for buying a boat – new or used – winter can be the perfect time to go boat shopping. In most areas, boating comes to a standstill during the winter months....
Suction Handle for Boat Hull Cleaning or Boarding a Boat
Get a firm grip on the side of your boat while cleaning your fiberglass boat hull in the water or boarding safely with a boat suction handle It’s always a bit tricky to try to scrub the hull of your boat while in the water. Usually you are struggling to stay afloat while cleaning the water...
Boat, Pirate and Sea Theme Movie and TV Show DVDs for Kids
Gift ideas for children’s movies and TV Show DVDs about boating, pirates or ocean and sea life water related adventures that kids would enjoy watching It’s always more fun on the water… especially for kids! From pirate adventures to exploring ocean and sea life, there are tons of movies and TV shows on DVD to capture...