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Tuffy Garrett: Smith Island Crab Skiff Racer
… year with the Smith Island Crab Skiffs, his racing and boat-building experience goes back much further. Garrett grew up on a little creek off the Potomac River near Colonial Beach, … age of 13 (in 1955), he and his father built a boat that is “exactly like the cocktail class boats that race …
Kaylie - 02/28/2019 - 10:46
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Classic Boat: Chris-Craft “Sports Car” Boat
Classic Boat: Chris-Craft “Sports Car” Boat Here’s a boat that offers an incomparable feeling as you slice across the water. The bow stays down, and the ride is smoother than any other Chris-Craft wooden boat of …
Kaylie - 06/01/2023 - 10:34
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Road Warrior: 10 Tips for Trailer Maintenance
… for Trailer Maintenance So, are you a Road Warrior? You want to hit the road and do all those … you really want to make it happen then you, the car, the boat , and the trailer all have to be in top shape. … give you a checklist for the trailer. This part of the plan is often overlooked, so here are some key points: …
Kaylie - 07/10/2019 - 11:04
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Boating Safety Means Planning Ahead
Boating Safety Means Planning Ahead A friend asked me if I might spare a couple of days to … coaching and instruction on boating safety to a new boat owner, Joe, an older man who had very little experience … for the location, sea conditions, and nearby vessel traffic is key to safe boat operation. There were, of …
Kaylie - 03/07/2022 - 10:50
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Classic Boat: Mahogany and Steel Boat and Car Show
Classic Boat: Mahogany and Steel Boat and Car Show When was the last time you had a chance to see 50 classic boats —displayed both on … down a hill that opens up into a magnificent setting that is at once a park, a well-designed stretch of new docks, and …
Kaylie - 07/07/2023 - 16:50
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Selecting Your Winter “Home” Marina in Sunny Florida
… “Home” Marina in Sunny Florida There is no way to sugarcoat this. It’s winter . It is in … to get worse before it gets better. Sorry to say we have a lot of winter and a cold wet spring yet to come. Brrr… Need a cure for winter? Head south on your boat to warmer climes! Winter is a well-known …
Kaylie - 01/22/2024 - 16:51
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Charter Series Part II: Begin Your Adventure in St. Lucia
… in St. Lucia If you’re looking for a mix of experiences on your Caribbean charter , you … St. Lucia. Part of the Windward Isles, this lovely island is a wild mix of British and French influences and a hub for … Caribbean, and Creole. You’ll never want to cook on the boat. You’ll have to brave driving on the …
Kaylie - 01/14/2021 - 15:36
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Lancaster County, VA
… Lancaster County, part of Virginia’s Northern Neck, is about a three hour drive from Annapolis and an hour and a half from Norfolk, VA. It is only a short boat ride from Solomons and a quaint, if not secluded, pit …
Kaylie - 10/21/2019 - 14:57
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Powerboat Racing Profile: Charlie Miller
… Charlie Miller, known as “Papa” and sometimes even “Boat Brain” to his family, was born in 1926 in Elizabeth … many successful years of powerboat racing , having been a member of the American Power Boat Association (APBA) for … would travel to Atlantic City to race Moth boats, and that is where he fell in love with hydroplane racing, purchasing …
Kaylie - 08/31/2020 - 14:24
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See the Bay: Kent County, Maryland
… has water on three of its four “sides” (no, it’s not a perfect square). To the east lies the state of Delaware. To the north is the Sassafras River and Cecil County. The western edge is … sailing, tubing, crabbing, fishing, kayaking, and boat rides, among other activities. The camp also has sunny …
Kaylie - 03/31/2022 - 11:03