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Three Publishers: One Gold Standard from Explorer Chartbooks for the Bahamas
Being up-to-date and informed on your next voyage to the Bahamas has reached a new plateau.Waterway Guide Media, Explorer Chartbooks,...
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...
We All Get Heavier As We Age – Even Our Boats!
As we (probably) all make New Year's resolutions to go on a diet, we keep getting reminded that we are...
Know Before You Go: Cruising The Turks & Caicos Islands
Think of the Caicos Bank as a 60-nm wide, circular, reef-fringed atoll. Water depths on the Bank run from around...
Crossing the Caicos Bank
The Caicos Bank is an almost circular atoll, 60 miles across at its widest point, approximately 1.8 to 3.8 meters/6...
Cellular Coverage & Staying Connected While Boating in The Bahamas
Cell coverage is generally good everywhere except perhaps the remotest islands and cays. Most U.S. companies will roam on the...
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...
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...
Combustion Music Hope Town Festival
Combustion Music is excited to announce the return of the Combustion Music Hope Town Music Festival for the weekend of...
Crossing the Gulf Stream
Crossing the Gulf Stream is like traversing a wide, moving walkway–your boat is being steadily pushed northward. The longer you...
SCYC Wahoo Blitz! Early Bird Registration Ends Nov. 10th
Dates: Feb 9-11, 2024 SCYCFriday, Feb 9th: Captains Meeting and Opening Party 7 PMSaturday, Feb 10th: 7 AM-4 PMSunday, Feb...
The Unique Geography of the Bahamas and Its Challenges
A great part of the beauty and lore of The Bahamas is the geography. This same geography is what makes...
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....
Cruising Adventure: The Bahamas Loop
What cruiser doesn't enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes from crossing their own wake? Cruisers love loops…It's an efficient...
Salty Dawg Sailing Association Caribbean Rally Sets Sail
The seas are calling, and the Salty Dawg Sailing Association is ready to answer as they embark on their much-anticipated...
Cruising North & South Bimini
For many coming from the southern parts of Florida, Bimini is the main point of entry into The Islands of...
Salty Dawg Caribbean Rally Set for November 1, 2023
The largest rally leaving the US East Coast each fall is the Caribbean Rally hosted by the Salty Dawg Sailing Association,...
Northern Cruising Grounds of the Bahamas
The Abacos are a wonderful place to start or end your exploration of The Bahamas. In many ways, the Abacos...
Official Ports of Entry in the Bahamas
It has been our experience that The Bahamas Ports of Entry are continually changing and office hours are flexible. It...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Boater Tips & Education
We All Get Heavier As We Age – Even Our Boats!
As we (probably) all make New Year's resolutions to go on a diet, we keep getting reminded that we are...
Three Publishers: One Gold Standard from Explorer Chartbooks for the Bahamas
Being up-to-date and informed on your next voyage to the Bahamas has reached a new plateau.Waterway Guide Media, Explorer Chartbooks,...
Crossing the Caicos Bank
The Caicos Bank is an almost circular atoll, 60 miles across at its widest point, approximately 1.8 to 3.8 meters/6...
Cellular Coverage & Staying Connected While Boating in The Bahamas
Cell coverage is generally good everywhere except perhaps the remotest islands and cays. Most U.S. companies will roam on the...
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...
Crossing the Gulf Stream
Crossing the Gulf Stream is like traversing a wide, moving walkway–your boat is being steadily pushed northward. The longer you...
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....
Official Ports of Entry in the Bahamas
It has been our experience that The Bahamas Ports of Entry are continually changing and office hours are flexible. It...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ABM Develops On-line Portal for Collecting Charter Tax and Cruising Permit Fees.
A service that has been in the works for years has finally come to fruition as The Association of Bahamas...
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?...
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