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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...

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,...

Inaugural DC Boat Show is coming to National Harbor, MD, May 5-7, 2023.

The boating season officially kicks off this May when over 40 boat dealers will be displaying over 300 boats on...

This Ol’ Boat: Sailing With a Mission

When Joan Conover arrives at Fiddler's Green, the promised land for departed mariners, she'll look back on an Earth better...

Experience the ‘Heart & Soul’ of quilting, textile art at the 34th Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival

Hampton, VA - Get ready for the return of the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival. This year's extravaganza takes place from February...

New Mobile Pass Features Hampton’s Black History Sites, Chance to Win Prizes

Hampton, VA - Gather your friends and family for an exciting Black History Month experience in Hampton. The new Hampton...

Spend the Summer at Nauticus: Summer Camp Registration Open

Is your camper ready for an adventure packed summer along the downtown, Norfolk Waterfront? Nauticus' Summer Camp combines fun and games...

Black History Month Events Honoring Culture, History in Hampton

Hampton, VA - Black History Month is an annual observance of accomplishments by African Americans and a time for recognizing...

Spend an Eventful 2023 in Yorktown, VA

From blues to brews and BBQ, Yorktown, Virginia has a beautiful Historic Riverfront and beach, lined with shops, museums, dining...

Boaters Pay for Launch Ramps, Safety, Conservation and More, But Is Everyone Paying Their Fair Share?

SPRINGFIELD, Va., — It's a question that's been asked a million times: "Is everyone paying their fair share?" When it...

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)...

Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Survey

As part of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project's ongoing survey for the placement of wind turbines and cables, an...

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...

ICW Updates from 2022 Conference

Waterway Guide Media attended the 2022 AIWA conference to assess current conditions of America's Marine Highways and participate in discussions...

Zimmerman Marine Announces New Service Yard in Solomons MD

Now seven service yards from Chesapeake Bay to Charleston, SCZimmerman Marine, an employee-owned company with headquarters in Mathews, VA will...

Nauticus Drone Workshop: Design. Build. Fly!

Friday, November 25, 2022 | 11 AM & 2 PMNorfolk, Virginia - Learn how to build your own drone and...

Let's Celebrate Christmas in Onancock 2022

This picturesque town, a Waterway Guide Preferred Destination, will be illuminated with Christmas lights for the Onancock Christmas Magic Parade...

The Goose Goes South

Fulfilling another chapter in an already adventuresome life, Onne and Tenley van der Wal are aboard their Grand Banks cruiser...

USN Celebrates 247 Years with NYYC, NYCC and Waterway Guide Media

Norfolk, VA – The New York Yacht Club's (NYYC) biannual Chesapeake Bay cruise took on a special theme this year....

Annapolis Fall Boat Shows Celebrate a Thriving Recreational Boating Industry

Tens of thousands of boaters and enthusiasts descended on Annapolis, Maryland for two weekends in October 2022 to celebrate the...

The Story Behind the Jolly Lodger, a Treasure of a new Airbnb in Virginia

Let fly the piratical puns and belay your disbelief for an Airbnb that will shiver yer timbers just in time...

Annapolis Hosts United States Sailboat Show

Photo credit Josh Davidson Fall is in the air and the boat shows are in full swing in Annapolis, MD....

Meet Your Waterway Guide Team: US Power Boat Show Oct. 6-9.

In a few days, tens of thousands of boaters and enthusiasts will descend on Annapolis, Maryland to celebrate 50 years...

Checklist for Hurricane Ian: Prepparedness & Aftermath

We have covered pre- & post-hurricane steps to take but as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida it's time to...

Red TowBoatUS Response Vessels Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

SPRINGFIELD, Va. – When recreational boats break down on the water and need help getting home, the red boats of...

Welcome back Annapolis for Fall Boat Shows

The largest in-water boat shows in the world come to Annapolis every October.This tradition is a must for any avid boater. Image courtesy...

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...

SSCA Invites you to Annapolis GAM

If you are preparing for extensive cruising or just dreaming about it, come join the Seven Seas Cruising Association's (SSCA)...

Chesapeake Bay Loop: South to North & Back

Editor's Note: As part of the run-up to the United States Sailboat Show October 13-17, 2022 at City Dock, Annapolis,...

Reedville, VA Classic Boat Show Ushers in September

This year's Classic Boat Show marks the 20th year of the event and proceeds benefit the museum. The show is...

How to Get in on the Action of Sailfest at Nauticus Sept. 24th

Norfolk, VA - It's just a little over a month away from SailFest. To increase the impact of this event,...

New TowBoatUS Location to Serve Tappahannock Region Boaters

TowBoatUS Upper Rappahannock, Virginia, opens to provide on-water services to area recreational boatersTAPPAHANNOCK, Va. – An underserved portion of the...

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...

Exploring Port Aransas and the Deep Blue Waters of Mustang Island

Polly Anna at the City Marina. Story and Photos by Tom Tasma In the heart of the Texas Coastal...

Virginia Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Work Group (ADVWG) Report Now Available

Photo by Gary Jacobs, Stafford County, VA, courtesy of ADVA Abandoned boats have big impacts on the environment, the economy...

Dancing with Boat Maintenance

Keeping our boats ship-shape is a term with so many twists and turns that the thought of undertaking a project...

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...

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...

Checklist for Hurricane Ian: Prepparedness & Aftermath

We have covered pre- & post-hurricane steps to take but as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida it's time to...

New TowBoatUS Location to Serve Tappahannock Region Boaters

TowBoatUS Upper Rappahannock, Virginia, opens to provide on-water services to area recreational boatersTAPPAHANNOCK, Va. – An underserved portion of the...

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

Chesapeake Bay Loop: South to North & Back

Editor's Note: As part of the run-up to the United States Sailboat Show October 13-17, 2022 at City Dock, Annapolis,...

Onancock - A Shore Gem - Preferred Destination

Onancock sits in the center of Virginia’s Eastern Shore and boasts a walkable town with rich history, eclectic artisans and...

Preferred Destination: Hampton, VA Introduces a New Way to tour

Editor's Note: This story is one of many journeys you can take in the Waterway Guide Explorer Magazine. Click HERE. Hampton,...

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