Destinations

Destinations To Die For: Man-O-War Cay, Bahamas

By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

Man-O-War offers service facilities, great hospitality, and protected anchorages. My roots are in runabouts—I've built a few, owned more, and enjoyed 'em all. So I was plenty excited...

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Destinations To Die For: Penobscot Bay, Maine

By Capt. Grant Rafter | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

Stonington Harbor on Deer Isle is one of many fine overnight spots in Penobscot Bay. You can't even say "August on the coast of Maine" without getting a little dreamy. When cruising up...

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Destinations To Die For: Mazatlan, Mexico

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

Mazatlan's protected harbor is home to a large charter fleet. I was sitting on the foredeck of the trimaran as we passed Isla Tortuga (Turtle Island) and spied the sunbathing California sea...

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Destinations To Die For

By PMY Staff | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

The end of the year is upon us, and that's not a bad thing. While you look back on all the wonderful boating memories you have from the last 12 months, you're probably also dreaming about...

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Destinations To Die For: Plymouth Harbor, Dominica

By Capt. Grant Rafter | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

This English-speaking island is often mistaken for the Dominican Republic. Without exaggeration, the best fruit I've ever had was in Dominica. It was piled onto our deck, within minutes of...

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Destinations To Die For: The Spanish Virgin Islands

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

Palomino Island is the private playground for El Conquistador resort guests. When we met six years ago, little did I know how quickly I'd be bewitched. (Then again, good looks, charisma, and a...

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Tough Trip to Charleston

By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted June 2007 | Add a Comment

Capt. Bill PikeThe view from Betty Jane's wheelhouse while we were southbound on the ICW on a showery day.Things got off to a mangy start. Right in the middle of breakfast, my buddy Chuck called from...

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Errol Flynn Marina, Jamaica

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted February 2007 | Add a Comment

To say that the actor Errol Flynn had an eye for the ladies is like saying the artist Jackson Pollack had an appreciation for paint. While much has been made of Flynn's wicked, wicked ways (a phrase...

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Desirable Destination: British Columbia

By Elizabeth Ginns... | Posted December 2006 | Add a Comment

Sensational Sunlight | AugustObviously the ideal time to cruise the waters of British Columbia and Southeast Alaska is during the summer. The weather is mild, the days are long, and animals are...

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Desirable Destination: Tortola, British Virgin Islands

By Jeffrey Moser | Posted November 2006 | Add a Comment

New Year, New You | JanuaryI'd been told that after I landed at Tortola's Beef Island Airport, I must get to my destination in the British Virgin Islands (BVIs) via boat. Even if you're staying on...

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Desirable Destination: Berry Islands, Bahamas

By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted November 2006 | Add a Comment

Bahama Mama | MarchChester," I yelled in order to be heard above the static of a bad cellphone connection. It crackled all the way to Little Harbor Cay, an ocean-washed coral postage stamp Chester...

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Desirable Destination: Costa Rica

By Capt. Patrick S... | Posted November 2006 | Add a Comment

Springtime Retreat | AprilFor many boaters April is an okay month to be on the water. While there are some nice days, consistently great boating weather is in short supply stateside. But there’s an...

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Desirable Destination: Monaco

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted November 2006 | Add a Comment

The Magnificent Med | MayThink of Monaco, and if you’re of a certain generation, more than likely you recall the wedding of Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly. You may even remember that a few days...

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