Cruising

Boat | Play | Love

Boat | Play | Love

A sabbatical from a hectic career leads to a life changing meeting, in this poignant and hilarious story, which takes our intrepid heroine from crew to "I do."
Sailing The Great Loop And Beyond

Sailing The Great Loop And Beyond

Two best friends sail south from the Midwest to the Bahamas, discover what they're capable of, and encounter a boating community they'll never forget.
Cruisers Caught In Florida Anchoring Ban

Cruisers Caught In Florida Anchoring Ban

BoatU.S. argues that a more sensible solution lies in better enforcement of laws already on the books, not redundant laws that create unfair restrictions for responsible boat owners
Cruising Tragedy

Cruising Tragedy

Virginia husband and wife couple were wintering aboard their 46-foot boat on the peaceful Caribbean island nation of Grenada. Then their boat was invaded.
Cruising In Croatia

Cruising In Croatia

Head off the beaten path for this legendary cruising charter location with its deep history, great boating, and friendly locals.
Aspen Carbon Cat Next Generation Boat Tender

Aspen Carbon Cat Next Generation Boat Tender

The unique hull shape of the extremely stable Carbon Cat dinghy combines the best attributes of both catamarans and monohulls.
My Improbable Journey

My Improbable Journey

A Pacific Northwest boater learns everything the hard way about sailing, DIY, and making a dream come true.
Boating On The Erie Canal Looking Ahead

Boating On The Erie Canal Looking Ahead

Is the Erie Canal a viable cruising destination in the 21st century? BoatUS is playing a key role in crafting its boat-friendly future.
East Coast Alerts

East Coast Alerts

Whether you're a snowbird or a local ICW boater, this free monthly newsletter is a must-read for avoiding navigation hazards along the Intracoastal Waterway.