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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CRUISING DESTINATIONS

GREAT LOOP

Left Turn into the Past—Navigating the waterways and history of the Erie Canal. Story and photos by Ron and Eva Stob.

NORTHERN 

God's Country—Midcoast Maine offers the perfect mix of Down East culture, lobster and weather, as seen through Rockland and Camden. By Andy Horner

Airborne A-Salt—New meets old school in salty Portsmouth, the second fastest flowing river in the U.S. and the ghostly past of the Isles of Shoals. By Peter Swanson

Regional Update—Last call for Buzzard's Bay "RADOME," Coast Guard legends in New York City, Nantucket anchor regulations, development in Newburyport and increased anchorages in Yartmouth.

CHESAPEAKE BAY
 

Big Waters, Short Time—Three days prove too short to explore all destinations throughout the Southern Chesapeake Bay. Featured stops include Deltaville, the Corrotoman and Great Wicomico rivers, Onancock and Tangier Island. By Tom Dove

Regional Update—Insurance for snowbirds, artificial reef memorials, sprucing up Alexandria, Fleete's Harbor at Windmill Point, the Yacht Show at National Harbor date change and Coast Guard says "no" to tankers.

INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY 

Boneyard Beach—Exploring a wooden cemetary and wildlife in the Capers Island Heritage Preserve, one of the ICW's most unique and spooky treasures. Stories and photos by Judee Stalmack

Literary Link to the ICW—Author Pat Conroy's roots run deep along the ICW coast.

Regional Update—Army Corps of Engineers offers inshorewave forecasts, tasty morsels in Georgetown, NC, Rose Buddies continue to bloom in Elizabeth City, seals at Sunset Beach and Gregory Poole Marine Power buys Champney Marine.

FLORIDA KEYS
 

Pluto with Palm Trees—If a laid back lifestyle, a little privacy and photogenic gators float your boat, the change of latitude and attitude in the Florida Keys may be just the ticket. Story and photos by Morgan Stinemetz

Regional Update—Increased moorings in Florida, Old Point Cove Marina improvements, Rescue 21 at Jacksonville, raining reptiles in Miami and swindling in Southwest Florida.
 
GULF COAST 

Regional Update—Recovery in bIloxi and New Orleans, Contraband Day Festival continues its tradition and "Industrial Lock" to be temporarily closed.

THE BAHAMAS

Endless June—Family-friendly island life, beautiful scenery and tasty conch await in the Exumas. Story and photos by George Sass Sr

Regional Update—Tourism decline, Bahamian creatures in all forms, Expedia.com's honeymoon hotspot, Foxwoods eyes Grand Bahama and (cage-less) swimming with the sharks.

 

FEATURES

Q&A with Kelly McQuire—Singing and living in a Buffett state of mind. Interview by George Danner

A Weather Eye for Imagery—The continued exploration of photography for boaters, and how to select your shot. Story and photos by Brooke Williams

Waether Wiseguy ... and his Whaler!—A Great Loop journey with a little help from, you guessed it, the Guide. By John Mirassou

Good Times Galley—Being prepared with the basics is the name of the cruising cuisine game. By Audrey Stehle

Cruising Pets—Bathroom matters while underway. By Trish Lambert

Communications, Navigationm Weather—Compact safety devices offer expanded benefits and peace of mind. By Jim Maier

Another 10 Best Parties on the Water—Where to get down and let loose. Featured fiestas include Key West Race Week, George Town Regatta, Portuguese Fest in P-Town plus action in Chestertown, Mystic, Boston, Great Guyanna Cay, Newburyport, Camden and Cape Canaveral


DEPARTMENTS

Publisher's Letter

Cruising Contributors

Letters to the Editor

On the Waterfront


ADVERTISING SECTIONS

Coastal Marina Directory

Real Estate Section

Brokerage Section

Advertiser Index