Ways boaters can spend less money and still enjoy recreational boating without breaking their budget It’s no secret that boating costs money. You need to have a certain amount of discretionary income to enjoy the lifestyle, but you certainly don’t need to be rich if you are smart about how you boat. I always consider boating...
BoatUS shares their annual list of the most popular boat names UPDATE: Check out Most Popular Boat Names for 2016 where we compare top 10 boat names for 2016, 2015 & 2014 Naming your boat is one of the most difficult decisions a boater must face (after choosing what brand, style and size of boat...
Enter for a chance to win one of $5,000 West Marine Gift Cards in the $10,000 Dream Shopping Spree Sweepstakes Kicking off the 2014 spring boat season, Interlux and West Marine present the Dream Shopping Spree Sweepstakes with a chance for boaters to win one of two $5,000 gift cards for West Marine. CONTEST ENDED. The...
Submit your favorite boat-friendly recipe to win a private Nobilo wine pairing catered by Sea Ray Boats [Note – see below for the Sea Ray Galley Recipe contest winner!] Boaters often need to get creative when they are cooking on board. Let’s face it, to have a good meal on board you usually have to...
With ease of storage and quality construction, folding bicycles on board boats give you the freedom to travel by land at boating destinations One of the best parts about taking a boat trip is exploring new ports and waterside towns. But after you dock your boat at a marina its not always easy to get...
How boaters can strive to be more environmentally friendly when running, cleaning and maintaining their boats Boaters understand better than most people the need for environmentally responsible behavior. Oceans and lakes have taken a lot of abuse over the past century from humanity, and the damage shows. No one wants to boat, swim or fish in...
How to choose an anchor for your boat and your anchorage conditions for a secure and safe night out on the water Taking your boat out for a cruise can take boaters on wonderful adventures, with virtually thousands of magnificent destinations to choose from. Most areas also offer boaters a number of anchorages where you...
Special K cruises through Georgia – stopping in Savannah and St. Simons Island as they prepare for the next leg through FL on the Okeechobee Waterway 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 started...
The journey on the AICW continues as Special K cruises through the beautiful waters of South Carolina amidst calm waters and angry green heads 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....
The Special K crew cruises on the Waccamaw River in South Carolina dodging rainy weather on their ICW journey 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. Wow… it’s hard to believe how...
Finally crossing the state line from North Carolina to South Carolina, the ICW cruise is greeted with foul weather and beautiful coastlines 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. After an overnight stay...
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...
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...
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....