Lifestyle
Look on the Bright Side
When Meriwether Lewis journeyed down the Ohio River to meet William Clark, his stopping place was a rugged area of wooded hills where the river swirled and eddied over rock formations dating back eons and containing a rich load of fossilized materials. Called the Falls of the Ohio (fallsoftheohio.org), it was the most hazardous […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
The Importance of Sun Protection
With the sun blazing above us and reflected off the waters below, sun protection for boaters goes well beyond simply choosing a water-resistant, high-Sun Protection Factor (SPF) suntan lotion, applying it once and believing you’re done for the day. First off, if you still have that lone bottle of sunscreen you purchased […] Read More
American Revival
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…. In 2001, Minneapolis-based Genmar Holdings bought all the boat brands of Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC), catapulting it into the position of largest manufacturer of recreational powerboats in the country. Back then, it had a whopping 18 brands, 300 disparate boat […] Read More
Lovin' the Loop! Part 4
We awaken to the sound of wind screaming through the rigging of nearby sailboats and waves slapping against our transom. It’s the middle of August, and the cool wind and clear skies are a welcome relief from the hot and humid summers of our Chesapeake Bay. Five months after leaving Pensacola, Fla., we’ve arrived in […] Read More
Lovin' The Loop! Part 3
It’s not often that we can’t sleep while anchored out. But the excessive heat and humidity lead to an endless, restless night. We’re sitting near the mouth of the Bohemia River on the upper Chesapeake Bay hoping for a breeze, but there is none. It’s early July, the beginning of another uncomfortably hot, Chesapeake summer […] Read More
Big Features, Big Water, Big Fish
Alumacraft Voyageur 175 The Voyageur 175 is an all-new boat available in tiller, “CS” side-console and “Sport” dual-console configurations (pictured). Each model shares a large, open cockpit and deep-V aluminum hull for rugged performance in larger waters. Other highlights include a big bow storage platform, built-in cooler, 19-gallon aerated livewell with timer and light, […] Read More
The Nautical Heart of the Great Lakes
Charming towns, islands, inlets, rivers and parks become together to make Lake St. Clair a glorious getaway spot. Tagged the “nautical heart of the Great Lakes,” there’s not only a bounty of water activities — it’s one of the top bass fishing destinations in the U.S. — but also shopping, dining and cultural fun […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Joy to the World
The mission statement of the modern recreational marine industry? Make boating as easy and comfortable for the customer as possible. Hence innovations such as GPS, depth sounders, VHF radios, planing hulls, outboard motors, boats with steering wheels instead of tillers, and the list goes on. The most stressful period in most boaters’ […] Read More