Lifestyle
2021 Quimby’s Cruising Guide Now Available
Long before Route 66 and Highway 101 imbued a sense of road trip wanderlust in the minds of travelers across the country, the nation’s highways consisted of the many navigable waterways that moved from one state or territory to the next — the original road trip, albeit via a floating vessel. To this day, these […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
7 Things Every Great Looper Should Know
Updated: 10/15/20 Ever dreamed about cruising the 6,000 miles of America’s Great Loop in your own boat? Sure you have. It’s one of the greatest boating adventures in the world, circumnavigating eastern North America by water. Short of hitching a covered wagon to a team of horses and hitting the trail, there’s no better way […] Read More
Asian Carp Fishing Method Being Tested In Kentucky
By Shelley Byrne A commercial fisherman harvested close to 60,000 pounds of Asian carp from one bay in 48 hours as part of a fishing method being tested in Kentucky for the first time. Often referred to as either haul seining or beach seining, the method involves running a net out into the bay and […] Read More
New Year’s Eve River Cruises
As we get closer to ringing in the New Year, and as our boats are most likely winterized, let’s take a look at some top New Year’s Eve River Cruises on the inland waterways. New Orleans – Ring in the new year with classic New Orleans Jazz, Food & Dance. The Creole Queen Riverboat takes […] Read More
Bird Watching Season
We are steadfastly approaching the prime viewing season for Bald Eagles on the waterways as they make their way South to more habitable zones. Typically, in late Fall and early Winter, when the upper system begins to freeze, Bald Eagles follow their “Water Highway” South to familiar grounds in search of food and warmth. Cruising […] Read More
Affordable Great Loop Boats
Let’s face it. New boats are expensive, and not everyone can afford a “second mortgage” style purchase on a transient boat. Luckily, there are plenty of affordable options out there that will keep your balance sheet in…well…balance. During the 80’s and 90’s heydays of boat building and boat buying, quite a few brands produced some […] Read More
Quick Gear Guide
Epoxy Putty Stick Makes permanent and emergency repairs on fiberglass, wood, metal and plastic. Features: Easy to use; just hand knead until color turns white and apply to damaged area. Can be sanded, drilled and tapped. www.starbrite.com Flo n’ Go DuraMax Portable Fuel Container Features: Made from high-density polyethylene, the DuraMax fuel […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Marina Profile: Green Turtle Bay
Born thirty-five years ago on April 2, 1984, Green Turtle Bay Marina is located at MM 31 on Barkley Lake. Formerly known as Port KenBar – it began business with a fuel dock, three small covered and two uncovered docks. An open concrete deck over the water housed a hamburger stand that operated periodically during […] Read More