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8 Bells for Ted Stehle: Senior Advisor, Waterway Guide
It's with heavy hearts that we share the news of Ted Stehle's passing this past Sunday, June 1, 2025.Ted was...
First-Timers Welcome: Introducing your Non-Boating Friends to Cruising
For some people, cruising is a solitary escape from the busy
world we have all come to know. A time...
Save the Date for Sail250 Virginia: June 12-21,2026
Next June, the waters of Virginia will come alive with sails, salutes, and celebration as more than 60 tall ships...
Celebrate Summer Sailstice: June 21, 2025
Summer Sailstice, the global celebration of sailing, marks its spot each year on the weekend nearest the summer solstice. This...
Explore the Albemarle Sound
The Albemarle Sound covers 50 miles (east to west), from the Outer Banks to the mouth of the Chowan River....
An Inside Look: Safe Harbor Marina Bay
Just 3 miles south of Boston by boat—and only 7 miles by car—Safe Harbor Marina Bay offers a classic New...
Boater Tips & Education
First-Timers Welcome: Introducing your Non-Boating Friends to Cruising
For some people, cruising is a solitary escape from the busy
world we have all come to know. A time...
Chapman School of Seamanship Partners with BoatUS Foundation to Offer New On-Water Powerboat Training Courses
STUART, Fla., May 27, 2025 – The Chapman School of Seamanship, a respected 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a leader in maritime...
Steps to Take When You Run Aground
When I teach seamanship courses to private boaters on the south shore of Long Island, I note that, if you...
Rules of the "Road" when Boating
Anyone planning to cruise our waterways should make themselves familiar with the rules of the road. Chapman Piloting: Seamanship and...
Preferred Destinations
Celebrate Spring in Chesapeake, VA
Located along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway at Mile Marker 12, Chesapeake, VA is an ideal stopover with easy access to...
Waterway Guide's Preferred Destinations of 2025
As you plan your boating travels in the New Year, consider Waterway Guide's Preferred Destinations: 15 captivating areas on America's...
250th Anniversary of the Yorktown Tea Party
Join the commemoration of a pivotal moment in American history at the 250th Anniversary of the Yorktown Tea Party! This...
Discover Darien, Georgia: A Serene Stopover in the Golden Isles
Nestled within the vast marshes of the Golden Isles, Darien, Georgia, offers boaters and outdoor enthusiasts a peaceful escape into...
Preferred Products
Preferred Product: TideSlide Gets Our Attention
One of the benefits of attending boat shows is the opportunity to see not only all the new designs and...
Preferred Product: ElectroSea Tackles and Wins Again
ElectroSea was the subject of a Waterway Guide Editor's Choice a couple of years ago. Their ElectroStrainer technology had just...
An Inside Look from Waterway Guide
An Inside Look: Safe Harbor City Boatyard
Located on a quiet stretch of the Wando River, just 12 miles by water from downtown Charleston, Safe Harbor City...
An Inside Look: Safe Harbor Marina Bay
Just 3 miles south of Boston by boat—and only 7 miles by car—Safe Harbor Marina Bay offers a classic New...
An Inside Look: Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina
Set on Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas, Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina has long been known for accommodating some of the...
An Inside Look: St. Johns Yacht Harbor
Just five miles from historic downtown Charleston, St. Johns Yacht Harbor is a premier marina offering top-tier amenities, modern docking...
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