Chicago's Architecture from the River: A City Seen by Boat
A boat-level look at Chicago's famous river architecture cruise, where trained volunteer docents explain the city through the buildings that line its waterways.
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Loch Ness from the Water: A Short Cruise from Fort Augustus
A short boat journey on Loch Ness changes the familiar story of the Scottish Highlands. From the southern village of Fort Augustus, Cruise Loch Ness runs a fifty-minute Daily Discovery …
Bruny Island by Wilderness Boat: Tasmania's Cliffs and Wildlife
The southern shore of Bruny Island reveals itself very differently from a boat than from the island's roads. Pennicott's three-hour wilderness cruise leaves Adventure Bay in specially designed yellow vessels …
Krka National Park by Official Boat: A Family Visit to Skradinski Buk
Croatia's Krka National Park is known for waterfalls and river scenery that feel inseparable from the surrounding woodland and limestone terrain. Arriving by an authorised park boat can make the …
Boating the Gulf of Morbihan: Brittany's Islands, Harbours and Powerful Tides
A boating guide to the Gulf of Morbihan, with Île aux Moines and Île d'Arz ideas, practical harbour planning and a warning about the area's strong tides.
Island-Hopping Åland by Small Boat: Guest Harbours and Baltic Cruising
A small-boat itinerary guide to Åland's archipelago, highlighting Mariehamn, Rödhamn, Kökar and the seamanship needed for safe Baltic island-hopping.
Hardangerfjord by Small Boat: Waterfalls, Orchards and Responsible Fjord Cruising
Hardangerfjord's long waterway, mountains and fruit-growing shores offer a dramatic small-boat destination, best approached with respect for cold water and local conditions.
Exploring Stockholm's Archipelago by Small Boat: Islands, Harbours and Seasons
Stockholm's vast Baltic archipelago invites small-boat exploration, but its many islands, changing weather and seasonal services reward an itinerary built around safe, unhurried passages.
A Slow-Boat Day on Cornwall's Helford River: Creeks, Gardens and Shore Stops
Cornwall's Helford River rewards small-boat visitors who prefer sheltered creeks, waterside villages and an unhurried approach to coastal exploration.
New NOAA Wave Buoys Add Detail to Boating Plans in Palau and Mississippi
NOAA's October 2026 ocean-observing update highlights new buoys in Palau and Mississippi Sound, giving leisure boaters practical ways to compare live wave readings with forecasts.
NOAA Oyster Reef Study Reveals Why Sheltered Creeks Matter
A NOAA assessment of decades-old oyster reef restoration in the Carolinas highlights how intertidal elevation, compact reef design and protection from wave energy matter to boaters.
How Alaska’s Extreme Tides Are Changing Coastal Pollution Research
A NOAA team has tested research enclosures in Alaska's Kasitsna Bay, adapting a pollution-study technique to extraordinary tides. We explain what the pilot means for coastal science and boaters.
NOAA Algal Bloom Response Milestone: What Boaters Should Know
NOAA's harmful algal bloom response programme has passed $1 million in direct support since 2003. We explain the official findings and practical precautions for recreational boating, swimming, pets and seafood.
NOAA Survey: Why US Virgin Islands Residents Value Coral Reefs
New NOAA survey findings show that U.S. Virgin Islands residents value coral reefs for fisheries, storm protection and coastal life. We examine the evidence and what it means for visitors …
Why Australian Beaches Could Receive More Overseas Plastic by 2050
New Ocean Cleanup modelling explores how plastic originating overseas may affect Australian beaches by 2050. We examine the scenarios, geographic sources and practical lessons for coastal boaters.
Nimbus Tender 8: A Scandinavian Dayboat With a Two-Person Berth
Nimbus T8 is a 7.93-metre walkaround tender with two overnight berths, flexible cockpit arrangements and Mercury outboard choices for owners who prioritise day trips and occasional nights afloat.
Wellcraft 28 Explorer: How an Enclosed Helm Extends the Season
Wellcraft's 8.51-metre 28 Explorer provides a protected wheelhouse, practical walkaround access and multiple cockpit plans, making it worth considering for coastal boating beyond ideal summer weather.
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