Established in 1905 as a mill and farm community, the town of Cornelius stretches around the largest man-made body of freshwater in North Carolina — known as Lake Norman — amounting to a vast 70 miles of shoreline. As the second youngest town out of Mecklenburg County’s six incorporated towns, Cornelius is well known today … Continued
What exactly indicates to us that the summer has finally come to an end? Is it the return of the school year, with kids headed off to their respective classrooms with shiny new notebooks in hand? Is it the cooler mornings, with the sun a little more delayed in making its presence known to the … Continued
Home to more than 235,000 residents, the city of Norfolk spans across 66 square miles, with seven of those miles being Chesapeake Bay beachfront and 144 miles-worth of shoreline along a variety of lakes, rivers, and the Bay. With so much water-access, it’s no wonder that Norfolk, Virginia, is home to the world’s largest naval … Continued
Boating is one of the most exhilarating and relaxing things one can do on a particularly sunny day. Regardless of how you’re intending to spend your time out on the water — with a fishing pole in hand, enjoying the view with friends, or splashing around the boat with family — there’s nothing quite like … Continued
As autumn approaches, many boat enthusiasts may worry that their time enjoying the sunshine and open water will be coming to a close shortly. But for others, excitement builds as October and November creeps closer every day. Once hurricane season has finally passed, many transient adventurers will load up their vessels and aim south down … Continued
Home to more than 1,110 miles of interior shorelines, Jacksonville, Florida, offers lots of convenient water access opportunities and a wide variety of fresh and saltwater fishing spots for locals and visitors to frequent year-round. This area is also home to more than 30 offshore and inshore reefs that attract a very diverse array of … Continued
Inland waterways are rife with bridges and overpasses of all shapes and sizes. It is your responsibility as the captain to be aware of these potential traffic hazards, including their variety of configurations (think swing, lift, floating, or bascule) and implied rules of the road. In order to safely navigate the waterways, it’s very important … Continued
Picture this: it’s a glorious, sunshine-filled morning. You’ve packed up your car and you’re headed to the marina to hop on a boat for the day. All you can think about is how good it’s going to feel to kick back and relax on that clear, blue water. In just a few minutes, you’re going … Continued
As one of the oldest communities nestled along the North Carolina coast, Southport possesses a rich history that the community has worked diligently to maintain, even after all of these years. Originally named “Smithville” in 1792 after Benjamin Smith, a colonel in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War (and later the governor of North … Continued