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Come on down, the water’s fine! Honestly, there’s nothing quite like boating in the south. Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and more—they all have their own unique culture of boating that makes them hard to miss out on. Not only that, but the beautiful weather (almost all year long in …

Balmy temperatures, Caribbean flavors, 800 islands to explore and 6,000 reefs—the Florida Keys is where it’s at. The Florida Keys, also called simply “the Keys”, is home to thousands of miles of reefs, beaches, six-toed cats, a national park and the southernmost point of the continental United States. But with …

Snow, sleet, frigid temps and freezing anything. If you enjoy the winter season’s frosty demeanor, well, more power to you. I’ll see you in the spring. Make that late spring. But if you’re like me and these words translate as “time to slip away to a fun and sunny winter boating …

You’ve not seen New York until you’ve seen it from the canal boat getaway. Fishing, paddling, dining, wine tours, history and so much more—the New York State Canals System offers a truly unique and memorable way to experience the Empire State. Take a trip along a NY canal, and you’ll return time and …

Narrowboats are a design throwback from a world long gone. But they’re loved by a new generation of boaters, eager to keep the spirit of canal boating alive. These traditional boats stem from the industrial revolution, and they’re a design that’s changed very little over time. Sure, they have moved …

Steer clear of curses this Halloween! From women, witches and whistling, to bananas, birds and cats, there are some interesting sailor superstitions floating around. And with Halloween just around the corner (or hiding in a dark galley), I thought it would be fun to share some interesting, and perhaps bizarre, sailor …