Chesapeake Bay Cruising
Our Chesapeake Bay Cruising section features insights from liveaboards, tips and stories on cruising the Great Loop and Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), along with expert tips about boat maintenance and safety. For charter vacation stories visit our powerboat chartering section.
March 16, 2020
One of the greatest innovations to come along in recent years has been the development of gyro stabilization systems i
March 9, 2020
When the clocks turn back, holidays arrive, and temperatures plunge, thoughts of waterskiing and watersports tr
March 4, 2020
“John, are you going to change the name of the boat?” As Melanie and I were in the process of buying Indian Summe
February 24, 2020
Six years ago, our friends at SpinSheet launched the Century Club for boaters who logged
February 18, 2020
Choosing the right marina is a very important decision. Perhaps you are looking for an amenity-laden resort-style marina, or one that is simply close to your home.
February 17, 2020
In this day and age it can be hard to truly unplug and simply be in the moment. For adults, we know what it was like before iPhones and Facebook, but for many children, they know no other way.
February 16, 2020
It’s a funny paradox, but the most sophisticated piece of safety equipment aboard a powerboat is the captain.
February 9, 2020
How many days did you go boating in 2019?
January 29, 2020
Whether you’re boating close to home or slipping the lines for a far-flung adventure, safety is always on a captain’s mind.
January 16, 2020
Cruising in Newfoundland is distinctly different than cruising in other regions.
January 15, 2020
How many stories end with a madly in love couple sailing off into the sunset together? It’s a classic trope for a reason.
January 6, 2020
Navigating the Intracoastal Waterway's (ICW) shallow and constricted waters can seem daunting.
December 12, 2019
Among the many benefits of owning a cruising
December 11, 2019
Last year my younger brother Tyler, a registered 50-ton master captain, sold his beloved deadrise workboat for a Henriques 35 Maine Coaster, with dreams of heading offshore.
November 18, 2019
As in houses, organized boats look a whole lot prettier. Here are my recommended 12 steps for boat organization.
November 7, 2019
Ryan and Tera Gubernat are no strangers to chartering or the boating lifestyle. Hailing from the Chesapeake, they just recently returned from a BVI charter.
November 6, 2019
There is more to being a captain than boat handling skills. After five years on the water I have identified these following attributes for a good captain.
October 30, 2019
Pooles Island, near the mouth of the Gunpowder River, is a small island that has been untouched by