The A1A Alehouse, directly across the street from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina

St. Augustine: A Historic Stopover for Boaters

7/6/2012 - In recent years St. Augustine has become a comfortable stop for cruisers. Located at mile 777 on the Intracoastal Waterway, it also has a well-marked inlet to the ocean, making this a popular “hopping off” point for those in transit. While the city has long maintained a modern marina right… SEE MORE
The Frost Gully Gallery is Maine’s oldest professional, year-round art gallery.

Thomaston Galleries Make Waves in the Art World

7/6/2012 - Thomaston has long been known for its ship and yacht builders, coasting schooners in years past, and the world-class yachts of Lyman-Morse today. Just up from the town landing on the St. George River, the downtown is a vibrant center with great restaurants, bookstore, first-rate grocery store, and extraordinary art.… SEE MORE
Few boats are as at home at the WoodenBoat Show as the Beetle Cat.

Reveling in Wooden Boat Bliss on Opening Day

6/29/2012 - I've always loved opening day at a boat show. There is a certain energy to the scene, and the WoodenBoat Show is different from any other. Besides the craftsmen setting up, there is the background of the Mystic Seaport Museum itself. There is a balance between the frantic-ness of setup… SEE MORE
Seeing the AC45s from your own boat is sweet, but make sure to read the rules about where you can and can't be.

6 Places to Watch the America’s Cup World Series

6/29/2012 - The world is watching Newport right now, and you should be, too. The America's Cup World Series event is not just the biggest thing happening in yacht racing, it's one of the most significant sporting events happening anywhere on the planet. To make the most of this momentous occasion, we've… SEE MORE
With a light westerly breeze blowing, Padanaram Harbor is a tranquil place on an early summer morning.

Enjoying a Summer Morning in Padanaram

6/28/2012 - Between the America's Cup World Series in Newport, the WoodenBoat Show in Mystic, and the OpSail event in Boston, these days it seems like practically every harbor has a major boating event taking place. Which made it all that much more delightful to visit Padanaram Harbor, in South Dartmouth, recently… SEE MORE
Oriental is a great spot for cruisers to pause, put their feet up for a bit, and enjoy life on the ICW.

Oriental: A Welcoming Spot for Cruisers on the ICW

6/27/2012 - Oriental, North Carolina, is just off the Neuse River at ICW mile 182 and provides a welcoming stop for cruisers. The anchorage just inside the breakwater has good holding and room for a half-dozen boats. Continuing a short distance it becomes obvious this harbor isn’t exclusive to yachts, but is… SEE MORE