After a short stopover, the eleven boats will begin the 8,000 mile run of Leg 6 of the race to...
Provisioning Tips for your ICW Travels
An adventure along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) calls for meticulous preparation, not just in plotting your course but also in...
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...
Exploring the Dry Tortugas: A Cruiser's Guide
Seventy nautical miles from Key West, the Dry Tortugas are a gem in the westernmost part of the Florida Keys....
Cape Cod: Journey through America's Maritime Heritage
The cold waters north and east of Cape Cod are the birthplace of much of America's maritime heritage. Every harbor...
New South Carolina Vessel Turn-in Program
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (DHEC OCRM) is piloting a...
National Women’s Sailing Association to Host 2024 Conference Saturday, June 8, in New Orleans
The National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) comes to the Crescent City with the 2024 National Women's Sailing Association Conference on Saturday, June...
The New Standard for Bahamas Charts, Navigation Advice and Apps
Being up-to-date and informed on your next voyage to the Bahamas has reached a new plateau.Waterway Guide Media, Explorer Chartbooks,...
Waterway Guide Reviews and Comments are Verified and Valid
We often look to reviews and comments from the community to help us make decisions on what to buy and...
Cruising Houma to Morgan City, LA
The stretch from Houma to Morgan City, often regarded as the most scenic section of the Louisiana GIWW, offers cruisers...
Barcat Skipper: Tales of a Tangier Island Waterman - Chapter 18
This series by Waterway Guide Media features authors whose works align with America's nautical heritage. From waterfront villages to working...
Leaving Reviews on WaterwayGuide.com
Dock talk offers an incredible opportunity for boaters to connect, exchange captivating stories, seek valuable advice for upcoming journeys, and...
Cruising Guide to the Exumas
The Exumas, a chain of over 350 islands stretching along a northwest and southeast axis for more than 120 nautical...
Spring 2024 Boat Show Calendar
The spring boat show season is approaching quickly, promising many opportunities for members of the boating community to connect and...
Joining the US Coast Guard Auxiliary
In the days that followed September 11, 2001, those words kept running through my head. What could I do that...
Exploring the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay: Pocomoke River to Kiptopeke
Heading northbound or southbound on the Chesapeake Bay opens up numerous opportunities for discovery on its western and eastern shores....
Loads on Ground Tackle
Load tables are extremely useful; that's where you find the information on how strong to make your ground tackle−anchors, rope,...
Great Lakes Cruising Guide: Lake Superior
Looking for some excellent remote cruising? Lake Superior rewards the patient cruiser with haunting beauty and grand adventure, including coniferous...
An Inside Look: St. Augustine Marine Center
In the historic and scenic town of St. Augustine, Florida, St. Augustine Marine Center welcomes all boaters and ICW travelers....
Clipper Round the World Race Headed to D.C.
Steadfastly focused on achieving victory while circumnavigating the globe, Clipper Round the World Race crews will begin Leg 6 of...
Reference Materials for Boaters & Cruisers
A cruising adventure requires not just skill and experience but also a solid foundation of knowledge. From navigating the intricate...
BoatUS: Be Vigilant When Renewing Your Boat's US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is advising boaters with vessels that have a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of...
Cruising Guide for Beaufort, NC: Navigating Marinas, Anchorages & Inlets
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Beaufort (pronounced "BO-fort") stands as a testament to its rich nautical history and...
Anchoring in the Florida Keys: Tips & Anchorages
The Florida Keys offer a boating experience like no other. A trove of marine beauty, the Florida Keys demands respect...
Making an Outside Run to Miami
In ordinary weather an outside run to or from Miami is safe, comfortable and provides some beautiful views of the...
Cruising the Charleston, SC Area
The ICW north of Charleston offers wide scenic marsh views to the east and alternating marsh and forest on the...
Cruising Characteristics of the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are a series of interconnected freshwater lakes that comprise the largest freshwater system on Earth and represent...
An Overview of Boating Weather Apps
When I bought my first boat, I planned for weather about as much as I did for driving a car....
Introducing the Redesigned Marina & Service Listing Pages and Ship Store
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our redesigned Marina & Service Listing Pages and Ship Store. Our team has...
Miami Boat Show: February 14-18, 2024
The world's largest boating marketplace and ultimate boater's paradise, the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® (DBMIBS), drops anchor in Miami and Miami Beach, February 14-18, 2024, across six...
Top Tips For First-Time Cruisers According to Cruisers
We recently polled our Waterway Guide Facebook Community of cruisers to share what they considered to be the best tips...
9 TowBoatUS Captains Honored for Lifesaving Acts
When recreational boats break down on the water, need a battery jump, run out of fuel or run aground, the...
Exploring the Choices on the Southern Bay
It can take a lifetime to explore the reaches of the Chesapeake Bay. Since most of us don't have this...
Navigating New York Harbor
North through The Narrows into New York Harbor–one of the world's finest natural harbors–is the great city of New York...
Waves Upon, and Within, Waves
There was a rogue wave incident involving the cruise ship Viking Polaris on November 29, 2022, at 22:40 local time, while...
Barcat Skipper: Tales of a Tangier Island Waterman - Chapter 17
This series by Waterway Guide Media features authors whose works align with America's nautical heritage. From waterfront villages to working...
Downloading & Importing GPX Routes to Your Favorite Boating Charts
Navigational technology has vastly improved the way we explore the waterways. There are many devices used for navigation on the...
Basic Knowledge for Cruising the ICW: Part 2
Bob Sherer, known as Bob423, has devoted a chapter in his ICW Cruising Guide to essential insights and practical advice...
What 222,000 Boaters Got Wrong
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers a range of online boating safety training courses — including 36 free state...
Getting to Know Your Boat's Electrical System
The electrical system of a boat is the glue that holds the boat together. Nearly every other system on the...
Cruising the Pamlico River
The Pamlico River is wide and easily navigable to Washington, NC, where the Pamlico River becomes the Tar River. This...
Exploring the Tampa Bay Area by Boat
One of the great natural harbors of the world, Tampa Bay extends about 25 miles north to south and about...
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...
Provisioning Tips for your ICW Travels
An adventure along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) calls for meticulous preparation, not just in plotting your course but also in...
New South Carolina Vessel Turn-in Program
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (DHEC OCRM) is piloting a...
The New Standard for Bahamas Charts, Navigation Advice and Apps
Being up-to-date and informed on your next voyage to the Bahamas has reached a new plateau.Waterway Guide Media, Explorer Chartbooks,...
Waterway Guide Reviews and Comments are Verified and Valid
We often look to reviews and comments from the community to help us make decisions on what to buy and...
Leaving Reviews on WaterwayGuide.com
Dock talk offers an incredible opportunity for boaters to connect, exchange captivating stories, seek valuable advice for upcoming journeys, and...
Spring 2024 Boat Show Calendar
The spring boat show season is approaching quickly, promising many opportunities for members of the boating community to connect and...
Loads on Ground Tackle
Load tables are extremely useful; that's where you find the information on how strong to make your ground tackle−anchors, rope,...
Reference Materials for Boaters & Cruisers
A cruising adventure requires not just skill and experience but also a solid foundation of knowledge. From navigating the intricate...
BoatUS: Be Vigilant When Renewing Your Boat's US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is advising boaters with vessels that have a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of...
Cruising Guide for Beaufort, NC: Navigating Marinas, Anchorages & Inlets
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Beaufort (pronounced "BO-fort") stands as a testament to its rich nautical history and...
Anchoring in the Florida Keys: Tips & Anchorages
The Florida Keys offer a boating experience like no other. A trove of marine beauty, the Florida Keys demands respect...
Making an Outside Run to Miami
In ordinary weather an outside run to or from Miami is safe, comfortable and provides some beautiful views of the...
Cruising the Charleston, SC Area
The ICW north of Charleston offers wide scenic marsh views to the east and alternating marsh and forest on the...
Cruising Characteristics of the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are a series of interconnected freshwater lakes that comprise the largest freshwater system on Earth and represent...
Top Tips For First-Time Cruisers According to Cruisers
We recently polled our Waterway Guide Facebook Community of cruisers to share what they considered to be the best tips...
Exploring the Choices on the Southern Bay
It can take a lifetime to explore the reaches of the Chesapeake Bay. Since most of us don't have this...
Navigating New York Harbor
North through The Narrows into New York Harbor–one of the world's finest natural harbors–is the great city of New York...
Waves Upon, and Within, Waves
There was a rogue wave incident involving the cruise ship Viking Polaris on November 29, 2022, at 22:40 local time, while...
Downloading & Importing GPX Routes to Your Favorite Boating Charts
Navigational technology has vastly improved the way we explore the waterways. There are many devices used for navigation on the...
Basic Knowledge for Cruising the ICW: Part 2
Bob Sherer, known as Bob423, has devoted a chapter in his ICW Cruising Guide to essential insights and practical advice...
What 222,000 Boaters Got Wrong
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers a range of online boating safety training courses — including 36 free state...
Getting to Know Your Boat's Electrical System
The electrical system of a boat is the glue that holds the boat together. Nearly every other system on the...
Cruising the Pamlico River
The Pamlico River is wide and easily navigable to Washington, NC, where the Pamlico River becomes the Tar River. This...
Exploring the Tampa Bay Area by Boat
One of the great natural harbors of the world, Tampa Bay extends about 25 miles north to south and about...
An Excerpt from Bahamas Land & Sea: The Biminis
Perched on the edge of the Gulf Stream, Bimini consists primarily of two very closely spaced islands that are separated...
Waterway Guide Collaborates with Addison Chan for Bahamas Digital Guide
Waterway Guide is thrilled to announce the release of Waterway Guide Bahamas Land and Sea, a comprehensive digital cruising guide...
Basic Knowledge for Cruising the ICW: Part 1
Bob Sherer, known as Bob423, has devoted a dedicated chapter in his ICW Cruising Guide to essential insights and practical...
Side Trip to Nantucket Island
Nantucket, one of the most beautiful islands on the east coast, is 14 miles long, 3.5 miles wide and 27...
The Outside Route: Delmarva Coast
Heading north or south on the Atlantic Ocean along the Delaware, Maryland and Virginia coasts represents an alternative to navigating...
Chartering a Boat
When it comes to chartering a boat, it is best not to do it on a whim. This is especially...
St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show: January 18-21, 2024
The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, is setting sail for another exciting year from January 18...
Cruising Conditions of the Okeechobee Waterway
The Okeechobee Waterway (OCWW) provides a shortcut from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico and divides central and...
Mile 0: Elizabeth River
For southbound boats, the first 200-mile-long stretch of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) between Mile Marker 0 at Norfolk and...
Florida Anchoring Restrictions
For over a decade, Florida legislators have grappled with the rules of anchoring. Following the completion of an 8-year pilot...
How to Throw a Dock Line
The ability for each crew member to competently throw a line is an extremely helpful skill, even empowering, since many...
Trawlerfest Stuart 2024: February 27 - March 2
Mark your calendars for the much-anticipated Trawlerfest, February 27 - March 2, 2024, at Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort &...
2024 Edition Waterway Guides Released
The 2024 editions of the Southern, Gulf Coast, Mid-Atlantic (formerly Atlantic ICW) and Chesapeake Bay Waterway Guides are now available...
Safety on the Ice – Barely and Very Carefully
Here's how the story goes. In the dead of winter, two duck hunters and their trusty hunting dog drive their...
Cruising The Triangle Loop
For those who don't have time to complete the Great Loop, or who have the extra time for a side...
Preferred Destinations
Plan Your Visit: Warming Up with Beaufort, South Carolina
While Northern states are still in the grip of cold weather Spring is approaching Beaufort, South Carolina, a Waterway Guide...
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...
Preferred Destination: Discover Diverse Martin County, FL
In Martin County, Florida, you can watch the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean while deep-sea fishing, then head west to...
Preferred Destination: The Florida Keys
When Commodore Ralph Middleton Munroe was sailing and exploring the Keys at the turn of the 20th century from his...
Preferred Destination: Franklin County is a Shellabration and Retreat
This Waterway Guide Preferred Destination is just two hours south of Florida’s capital (Tallahassee) and remains a remote and quiet...
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,...
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...
Preferred Destination: Exploring Martin County from Agritourism to Fishin' for Bass
This week we’re excited to share Waterway Guide Preferred Destination, Martin County, Florida, where you can watch the sunrise over...
An Inside Look from Waterway Guide
An Inside Look: St. Augustine Marine Center
In the historic and scenic town of St. Augustine, Florida, St. Augustine Marine Center welcomes all boaters and ICW travelers....
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