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Buy One Get One FREE on Print Waterway Guides

Limited-Time Offer to Enhance Your Boating AdventuresFor a limited time, our ship store is offering an exclusive "Buy One Get...

Navigating Together: A Thanksgiving Tribute to Our Partners and Community

As Thanksgiving approaches, Waterway Guide proudly reflects on the privilege of sponsoring and supporting an esteemed array of organizations within...

Learn the Nautical Signal Flags in a Fun New Way!

Nancy and Russell Bourne, along with their friend Robert Etheredge, embarked on a remarkable journey that led to the creation...

Barcat Skipper: Tales of a Tangier Island Waterman - Chapter 12

This series by Waterway Guide Media features authors whose works align with America's nautical heritage. From waterfront villages to working...

Exciting Developments at Zimmerman Marine Mathews

The expansion project at ZMI Mathews, a year in the making, is now a reality. They've expanded their boat storage...

Hampton’s Lighted Boat Parade - December 16, 2023

December 16, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:30pmThe Hampton River will come to life as a fleet of decorated boats parade...

Discover the Ultimate Boating Companion

At Waterway Guide, we understand the importance of having a reliable, comprehensive, and user-friendly tool to enhance your boating experience....

DIY: Proper Propeller Removal

A Cautionary TaleA number of years ago as I was strolling through a boat yard, I came across a mechanic...

Barcat Skipper: Tales of a Tangier Island Waterman - Chapter 11

This series by Waterway Guide Media features authors whose works align with America's nautical heritage. From waterfront villages to working...

Annapolis Boat Shows Wrap Up

Starting out in shorts and boat shoes, the Waterway Guide Media team opened the 2023 Annapolis Powerboat Show on October 5...

Tall Ship NAO TRINIDAD Visits Delaware City

The nao Trinidad was the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, leading the first sailing around the world between 1519 and...

Barcat Skipper: Tales of a Tangier Island Waterman - Chapter 10

This series by Waterway Guide Media features authors whose works align with America's nautical heritage. From waterfront villages to working...

Fall Classic Regatta to benefit Hospice Sep. 29 - Oct.1st sailing from Irvington!

Jamestown Settlement's Godspeed Sailors, it's not too late to join the Fall Classic Turkey Shoot Regatta, in support of local...

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...

Navigating the C&D Canal

The Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal provides a safe, time-saving passage between Delaware Bay and the Chesapeake Bay. The 12-mile-long...

Captain John Smith Trail

During Captain John Smith's three years in Virginia he traveled nearly 3,000 miles, claiming: "Heaven and Earth never agreed better...

Fall 2023 Boat Show Season

The Fall Boat Show Season is on the horizon, promising a collection of exciting opportunities for boat enthusiasts to explore...

Manatee Rescued from Pound Net near Windmill Point, Virginia

In a heartwarming rescue operation that unfolded near Windmill Point in Lancaster, Virginia, a stranded manatee found itself entangled in...

Using an iPad Pro 12.9 for Navigation

Note: Bob Sherer (Bob423) is a contributing editor who posts navigation alerts across Waterway Guide's various platforms. Noted for his...

Barcat Skipper: Tales of a Tangier Island Waterman - Chapter 8

This series by Waterway Guide Media features authors whose works align with America's nautical heritage. From waterfront villages to working...

Size matters! Is there a cure for 10-foot-itis?

Do you dream that your 24' (7.31 m) trailer boat will somehow transform into a 34' (10.36 m) cruiser? Or...

Navigating the Aftermath of a Hurricane

After a storm has passed and authorities are allowing travel, get to your boat quickly. It's your responsibility to protect...

Gina L. Cicotello, Waterway Guide's Newest Navigation Editor

The publication of this book, Waterway Guide's 2023 edition of Northern, is a highlight of my new adventures in self-employment.Serendipity...

If You See Something, Say Something…

On August 29, 2011, an American, WW-II USCG hero, largely forgotten by all but US Coast Guard Forces, passed away...

Robert White: The Instrument Master At Work

Robert White's StoryIt's rare to see the maritime community unanimously anoint one person or service above all others. But when...

Barcat Skipper: Tales of a Tangier Island Waterman - Chapter 7

This series by Waterway Guide Media features authors whose works align with America's nautical heritage. From waterfront villages to working...

Locks & Locking Through

Many rivers in North America are a series of pools created by dams. When the dams also include locks, navigation...

BoatTest: Leopard 40 PC

The Leopard 40 PC is a luxurious and captivating catamaran, expertly designed to deliver the ultimate seafaring experience. With a...

Illegal Charter Operations Awareness

MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN 424-23AUG 11, 2023 ILLEGAL CHARTER OPERATIONS AWARENESS Illegal passenger vessel operations, to include illegal bareboat charters, continue to...

Chesapeake Bay Loop: South to North & Back

Our friends and families have been doing Chesapeake Bay loops forever, but we didn't call them that. We had five...

Using Your iPhone or Tablet to Plan Boating Adventures with Waterway Guide

A short overview of how Waterway Guide shows you important details and points of interest when planning a boating trip....

Barcat Skipper: Tales of a Tangier Island Waterman - Chapter 5

This series by Waterway Guide Media features authors whose works align with America's nautical heritage. From waterfront villages to working...

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...

The Perfect Boat: How Can You Tell It's A-OK?

Imagine gently swinging on the hook aboard your perfect boat. At the end of a spectacular day of boating you...

Striking Tips from Our Experts: Lightning Protection

Photo Steve D'Antonio Having lived and worked on the Chesapeake Bay for the past two decades, I've learned many things...

Finding Fuel Prices & Fuel Docks

Fuel prices and fuel dock locations are crucial factors that greatly impact the budget and overall experience of boaters. To...

Hurricanes May (or May Not) Miss Us – and They Leave Deadly Rip Tides

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died on June 25, 2023 in an apparent drowning off a Florida beach, authorities said,...

Rules of the "Road" when Boating

Anyone planning to cruise U.S. waterways should be familiar with the rules of the road. Chapman Piloting: Seamanship and Small...

Best Practices for Navigating Port Security & Protections Zones

The U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Patrol–both components of the Department of Homeland Security–handle port security in the...

Independence Day Fireworks Displays on America's Waterways

There is no better place to view a patriotic 4th of July fireworks display than on the water! Here are...

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...

Jellyfish of the Chesapeake Bay

Several different species of jellyfish inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Because jellyfish thrive in temperatures between 78 and...

Boater Tips & Education

Learn the Nautical Signal Flags in a Fun New Way!

Nancy and Russell Bourne, along with their friend Robert Etheredge, embarked on a remarkable journey that led to the creation...

Discover the Ultimate Boating Companion

At Waterway Guide, we understand the importance of having a reliable, comprehensive, and user-friendly tool to enhance your boating experience....

Annapolis Boat Shows Wrap Up

Starting out in shorts and boat shoes, the Waterway Guide Media team opened the 2023 Annapolis Powerboat Show on October 5...

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...

Navigating the C&D Canal

The Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal provides a safe, time-saving passage between Delaware Bay and the Chesapeake Bay. The 12-mile-long...

Captain John Smith Trail

During Captain John Smith's three years in Virginia he traveled nearly 3,000 miles, claiming: "Heaven and Earth never agreed better...

Using an iPad Pro 12.9 for Navigation

Note: Bob Sherer (Bob423) is a contributing editor who posts navigation alerts across Waterway Guide's various platforms. Noted for his...

Size matters! Is there a cure for 10-foot-itis?

Do you dream that your 24' (7.31 m) trailer boat will somehow transform into a 34' (10.36 m) cruiser? Or...

Navigating the Aftermath of a Hurricane

After a storm has passed and authorities are allowing travel, get to your boat quickly. It's your responsibility to protect...

If You See Something, Say Something…

On August 29, 2011, an American, WW-II USCG hero, largely forgotten by all but US Coast Guard Forces, passed away...

Illegal Charter Operations Awareness

MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN 424-23AUG 11, 2023 ILLEGAL CHARTER OPERATIONS AWARENESS Illegal passenger vessel operations, to include illegal bareboat charters, continue to...

Using Your iPhone or Tablet to Plan Boating Adventures with Waterway Guide

A short overview of how Waterway Guide shows you important details and points of interest when planning a boating trip....

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...

The Perfect Boat: How Can You Tell It's A-OK?

Imagine gently swinging on the hook aboard your perfect boat. At the end of a spectacular day of boating you...

Striking Tips from Our Experts: Lightning Protection

Photo Steve D'Antonio Having lived and worked on the Chesapeake Bay for the past two decades, I've learned many things...

Finding Fuel Prices & Fuel Docks

Fuel prices and fuel dock locations are crucial factors that greatly impact the budget and overall experience of boaters. To...

Hurricanes May (or May Not) Miss Us – and They Leave Deadly Rip Tides

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died on June 25, 2023 in an apparent drowning off a Florida beach, authorities said,...

Rules of the "Road" when Boating

Anyone planning to cruise U.S. waterways should be familiar with the rules of the road. Chapman Piloting: Seamanship and Small...

Best Practices for Navigating Port Security & Protections Zones

The U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Patrol–both components of the Department of Homeland Security–handle port security in the...

Independence Day Fireworks Displays on America's Waterways

There is no better place to view a patriotic 4th of July fireworks display than on the water! Here are...

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...

Jellyfish of the Chesapeake Bay

Several different species of jellyfish inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Because jellyfish thrive in temperatures between 78 and...

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...

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...

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....

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

Tall Ship NAO TRINIDAD Visits Delaware City

The nao Trinidad was the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, leading the first sailing around the world between 1519 and...

Fall Classic Regatta to benefit Hospice Sep. 29 - Oct.1st sailing from Irvington!

Jamestown Settlement's Godspeed Sailors, it's not too late to join the Fall Classic Turkey Shoot Regatta, in support of local...

Chesapeake Bay Loop: South to North & Back

Our friends and families have been doing Chesapeake Bay loops forever, but we didn't call them that. We had five...

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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