by zac metcalf | Jul 2, 2020 | Skills, Uncategorized |
The inland waterways are full of scenic points to anchor for a short period of time or as an overnight stay. There are some important steps to follow when anchoring your boat along these river systems. Short-term Anchoring To anchor for a few hours, it is best to use...
by zac metcalf | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Uncategorized |
The first annual Quimby’s Cruising Guide photo contest will highlight amateur photographs taken along the Inland & Gulf Intracoastal Waterways. The contest will run through September 1, 2020. There will be five main categories: Nature, Wildlife, People,...
by zac metcalf | May 14, 2020 | Destinations, Featured, Uncategorized |
The boat is ready to go, and your course is charted. Traveling the river is a way of life for some and a bucket list adventure for others. A cruise on the Tennessee River from Knoxville, Tenn., to Paducah, Ky., will take you through nine locks and dams and pass by...
by zac metcalf | Apr 23, 2020 | Destinations, Uncategorized |
History, legend and stunning landscapes combined with plenty of modern amenities all help make Lake City, Minn., a paradise for boaters. The city is located along the widest stretch of the Mississippi River, on the banks of Lake Pepin, the largest naturally occurring...
by zac metcalf | Jul 26, 2019 | Skills, Uncategorized |
The typical barge consists of a towboat and up to 30 barges in tow — ranging from 600 to 1,200 feet and carrying over 10,000 tons of cargo. Properly navigating and sharing the waterways with these commercial boats is crucial to safety on both sides of the helm. ...
by zac metcalf | Jun 14, 2019 | Destinations, Uncategorized |
Ohio River Islands Covering over 362 miles of the Upper Ohio River, this conservation area is a collection of twenty-two islands and four mainland stretches. As the Ohio is one of the nation’s busiest inland waterways – through commercial and recreational...
