Seeking Solitude in the Apostle Islands
February 11, 2021
Despite the best-laid plans, nothing on a boat ever goes how it’s supposed to go, even when expectations are low.
Despite the best-laid plans, nothing on a boat ever goes how it’s supposed to go, even when expectations are low.
The Great Lakes offer some of the most beautiful cruising anywhere. With the combination of world-class cities and small villages, you could spend a lifetime exploring these irresistible ports of call. (Or find one you love and never leave!)
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The northern reaches of Lake Huron, from the Mackinac Bridge to Drummond Island, boast some of the finest…
CRUISE LOG: EXPLORING THE APOSTLE ISLANDS NATIONAL LAKESHORE Boat name: Ka-Ching Boat type: 1985 38-foot Ocean Alexander Power: Twin 135hp Ford Lehman diesel Day-trip route:
Bent on cruising the North Channel—a small strip of water between Manitoulin Island and northern Ontario, Canada—my husband, Larry, and I sat out yet another
Resources To plan a cruise in northern Lake Huron use these links to marinas and area tourism centers. Key events in major towns are listed
Discovering the diversity of Lake Champlain.
Last year, PDQ Yachts took a flotilla of six boats from its yard in Whitby, Ontario, to Annapolis, Maryland, and it was an eyeopening experience
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.
A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.
Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.
Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.
After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.
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Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.
Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.
