Canadian Man Embarks on Solo Paddle of the Great Loop
Photo Credit: Mark's Instagram @markervin_
Mark Ervin (Fuhrmann), a 65-year-old Canadian, is in the midst of an extraordinary solo kayaking...
Chart Your Course: Top Boating Adventures for Your Bucket List!
In honor of National Bucket List Day on April 24th, we've put together the ultimate bucket list for cruisers! Add...
Atlantic Hurricane Season 2023 Alert
Hurricane Season commences June 1st and continues through November 30th. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this...
Vessel Safety Checks - Peace of Mind for the Boating Season
A Vessel Safety Check from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Power Squadron is a great (& safe) way...
Weather Apps Evaluated – Real Time
It's Sunday, 4/23/2023 and I'm sitting here in Titusville listening to the wind howl. Windy predicted 10 to 13 kt...
2023 Edition Northern Waterway Guides Now Available
The NEW 2023 Edition Northern Waterway Guides are officially here!The 2023 Edition Northern Waterway Guides feature a wealth of updated...
Waterway Guide Releases Android App
Waterway Guide is excited to announce the release of the Android version of the Waterway Guide App, the must-have resource...
Spring Boat Show Season Is Here
With the arrival of spring, many boat enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the upcoming boat shows scheduled to take place in...
Making Gains with Deeper, Navigable Waters on the Intracoastal Waterway
Goal: Bring important marine highway back to its operational 12-foot depthSPRINGFIELD, Va. – Waters have been getting deeper, improving navigation,...
Suntex Marinas Acquires Fair Haven, NJ Yacht Works
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), the premier owner and operator of best-in-class marina properties, announced today it has acquired Fair...
Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show Saw Continued Winter Boat Sales Momentum
The 2023 Discover Boating® Atlantic City Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, ended its run on Sunday, "reeling in big...
Discover Boating New York Boat Show Draws Crowds, Generates National News Coverage
The Discover Boating New York Boat Show wrapped on Sunday, January 29 with exhibitors reporting solid sales, quality attendees and...
5 TowBoatUS Captains Honored for Lifesaving Acts
Locations in Key Largo, FL; Provincetown, MA; Grand Stand, SC; Cleveland, OH; Old Saybrook, CTSPRINGFIELD, Va., Jan. 20, 2023 –...
Registration Open for the 2023 American Boating Congress in Washington, D.C., May 8-10
Registration for the recreational boating industry's annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress, is now open.The American Boating Congress (ABC)...
Discover Boating Chicago, Atlanta Boat Shows Drop Anchor This Week
Winter boat show momentum continues with the return of the Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance,...
Massachusetts Bolsters $9.5 Billion Outdoor Recreation Economy by Establishing Office of Outdoor Recreation
Massachusetts became the 18th state to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation – drawing praise from Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR)...
Suntex Marinas Purchases Green Cove Marina
Dallas, Texas – Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), the premier owner and operator of best-in-class marina properties, announced today that...
New York State –Life-Jacket Law Went ‘Back On’ Nov 1
As you've seen, we've written a fair number of times about how life jackets save lives, such as yours. This...
NOAA Chart Offsets – Has this happened to you?
Have you ever been in the middle of a channel and found yourself aground? That happened on 11/23/2022 to Eric...
Complete Canadian Recreational Boating Abstract Digital Edition - Now Available
NMMA's 2021 Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, a comprehensive summary of statistics on the recreational boating industry in Canada, is...
Oasis Marinas Signs Three New Management Contracts in October
In the month of October, Oasis Marinas added three new properties to their wide portfolio of properties, including Doyne's Marine,...
The Goose Goes South
Fulfilling another chapter in an already adventuresome life, Onne and Tenley van der Wal are aboard their Grand Banks cruiser...
Discover Boating Boat Shows Kick-Off in Nashville January 5th as Brand Expands to 11 Major Market Events
NMMA Continuing its Long-Standing Relationship with Progressive® Insurance for Discover Boating® Boat and Sport ShowsDiscover Boating®, powered by the NMMA...
Suntex Marinas Acquires Channel Club Marina
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), the premier owner and operator of best-in-class marina properties, announced today the acquisition of Channel...
Highlights of Recent Suntex Acquisitions
Dallas, Texas – Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), the premier owner and operator of best-in-class marina properties has made a stunning...
Syncronizing Chicago's 27 Lift Bridges
A sure sign of fall (or spring) in Chicago is the biannual boat run, during which 27 lift bridges are...
Coverts’ Operation: Following the Dream Inspiration Tour in Progress
Editor's Note: Captain Hugh and Julie Covert, new additions to the Waterway Guide Media team of Cruising Editors, are on...
Enjoying Lake Michigan’s Other Coast
Lake Michigan is 307 miles long, up to 118 miles wide and with a surface area of 22,300 square miles...
Sound Advice: A Summer on the Long Island Sound
(Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the premiere issue of Waterway Guide Magazine in 2006. Our point? While populations...
Tiara Yachts Encourages Support of Great Lakes Boat Building School to Develop Strong Marine Workforce
In the face of the pandemic, the marine industry has faced several challenges, including supply chain and workforce disruptions. In...
Will Hurricane Season Be Starting Earlier?
While NWS considers moving the Atlantic storm season up 2 weeks, BoatUS has the goods on how to prepare your...
Deck Repairs: Stopping Leaks Early is Key
Tape should not be considered a permanent repair, but it is important to stop any leaks as quickly as possible....
10 Ways To Prevent Fuel Spills
We all share the same water, so being a responsible boater is everyone’s job. BoatU.S. explains how to do your...
Tips for Dealing With Onboard Waste
Up until the late 1980s, many boaters simply discharged their untreated sewage overboard into the water. After a revision to...
Ontario, Canada: A charming surprise awaits in Orillia
I have lived in Ontario my whole life but have only recently had the pleasure of visiting the City...
Traveling Tips for the Triangle Loop
For those who don’t have time to complete the Great Loop, or who have the extra time for a side...
Life Jackets: The Life You Save Will Be Your Own
For many years, we referred to life-jackets as “PFD’s” – Personal Flotation Devices. Jeesh, can the lawyers get over it?...
10 Reasons We Love Nantucket Island
Nantucket has an impressive collection of fans. Let's take a look at 10 reasons we return year after year. Here...
Thinking About a Great Loop Adventure? Here’s What You Need to Know
Have you ever dreamed of leaving behind life on land and taking to the water for the adventure of a...
Follow the Journey of a DIY Boatbuilding Dad
Ethan Gibson with his daughters, Dahlia, age 8, and Genevive, age 5.
Have you ever thought it would be a...
Eight Bells for Madeline “Sally” Hennessey: Rescued from Puerto Rico in 2017
Madeline "Sally" Hennessey, at right in printed shirt aboard the rescue plane from San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2017.
In...
Accidental Pioneer - Bill Pinkney
Staff Pick: This is one of the news stories our staff is reading this week.Bill Pinkney's goal was to sail...
Boater Tips & Education
Vessel Safety Checks - Peace of Mind for the Boating Season
A Vessel Safety Check from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Power Squadron is a great (& safe) way...
New York State –Life-Jacket Law Went ‘Back On’ Nov 1
As you've seen, we've written a fair number of times about how life jackets save lives, such as yours. This...
NOAA Chart Offsets – Has this happened to you?
Have you ever been in the middle of a channel and found yourself aground? That happened on 11/23/2022 to Eric...
Syncronizing Chicago's 27 Lift Bridges
A sure sign of fall (or spring) in Chicago is the biannual boat run, during which 27 lift bridges are...
Deck Repairs: Stopping Leaks Early is Key
Tape should not be considered a permanent repair, but it is important to stop any leaks as quickly as possible....
10 Ways To Prevent Fuel Spills
We all share the same water, so being a responsible boater is everyone’s job. BoatU.S. explains how to do your...
Tips for Dealing With Onboard Waste
Up until the late 1980s, many boaters simply discharged their untreated sewage overboard into the water. After a revision to...
Traveling Tips for the Triangle Loop
For those who don’t have time to complete the Great Loop, or who have the extra time for a side...
Life Jackets: The Life You Save Will Be Your Own
For many years, we referred to life-jackets as “PFD’s” – Personal Flotation Devices. Jeesh, can the lawyers get over it?...
Preferred Destinations
12 Best Beaches in Nantucket: A Waterway Guide Preferred Destination
A small island with 82 miles of impeccable shoreline, Nantucket boasts a wide variety of gorgeous beaches. Whether you want...
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