Cruising
Transient Stories: Bugs, Barges & Beauty
[author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]https://quimbyscruisingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Cabin-Life.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]BY KEVIN DERR | KEVINDERR30@GMAIL.COM[/author_info] [/author] “Don’t go down the Mississippi!” everyone and all the articles said. “There’s nothing to see but bugs and barges.” They were all wrong. It was beautiful. The Vessel I have an old S&S designed Catalina 38 named Euphoria. She is the Catalina with the tumblehome […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Midway Marina Updates Restaurant
In 2018, Midway Marina had an unfortunate fire take place in their restaurant. Using this as an opportunity to renovate, the marina will open a new restaurant in May of 2019 – just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Conveniently located 150 yards from the transient dock, the new establishment will serve up surf and […] Read More
Dock & Dine
A brief guide to eating your way along the inland waterways By Brad Kovach Part of the fun of cruising on the inland waterways is discovering new places, new people and, for some, new restaurants. To help you reach the highest levels of gastronomic boating bliss during your travels, we’ve compiled a list of spots […] Read More
Pebble Isle Marina Maintaining Course in 2019
In 2018, The McBird group. – a joint venture between the Mckmackins and Bird families – took over operations of Pebble Isle Marina. With a strong history and solid reputation, the goal was not to make sweeping changes but to maintain that reputation that people have come to trust. Cruising into 2019 – other than a […] Read More
Columbus Marina Under New Management
In 2019, Columbus Marina will begin the season under new management. Steve Arndt brings 15 years of marina management experience to the docks on the Tenn-Tom Waterway as the new GM. Along with that experience comes a few updates to the Marina, including a renovated Captain’s Lounge with new furniture and a TV viewing area […] Read More
Top Gulf Coast Anchorages
Updated 11/19/2020 In over 25 years of cruising, we found the waters along the Gulf Coast from Galveston to Carrabelle to be some of the more scenic and tranquil in which we have traveled. The people are friendly, and the waters forgiving — if you pay attention to weather and navigation. It is a pleasant […] Read More