Destinations
Destination Boothbay
Boothbay Harbor is what many people imagine when they think of a Maine coastal town. Yes, there are plenty of rugged wooden wharves and working lobsterboats, but these days the harbor also sees its share of million-dollar luxury yachts....
Niantic River Kayak Trail
The protected Niantic River, which flows between East Lyme and Waterford, is prime kayaking and SUP territory—and there’s plenty to see along the way. Here are some historic and natural points of interest worth checking out, courtesy of Three...
Planning Your Season: Destination Video Series
Looking for some ideas on places to take your boat this season? Take a look at some of the past QuickTour Destination Videos we’ve produced on BoatingLocal. They’ll give you a taste of the local waters and info on...
Video QuickTour: Bath, Maine, Part 2
In Part 2 of our video series on Bath, Maine, Capt. Ed Rice of River Run Tours and BoatingLocal host Tom Richardson start off at Doubling Point, a sharp bend in the Kennebec River that features several interesting and...
Focus on: Tenants Harbor, Maine
Envision the most delightful Maine port you can imagine and you may come close to picturing Tenants Harbor. Live Zoomable Map Getting There Dockage, Moorings and Service Anchorages Harbormaster Launch Ramps Things to Do and See Where to Eat...
Video QuickTour: Bath, Maine, Part 1
Capt. Ed Rice has been boating on the rivers of Midcoast Maine since he was a kid, so I couldn’t have found a more qualified guide to show me around the Kennebec River. Rice’s company, River Run Tours, is...
16 Sweet South Cape Escapes
Boaters based on the south shore of Cape Cod, or those who trailer their vessels to the South Cape area, have it pretty good. After all, few places offer such ready access a variety of fun, exciting places to...
Video: Late-Fall Paddling on the Jones River
In November 2011 I took advantage of a relatively warm and calm day to take a late-season kayak trip down the Jones River in Kingston, Massachusetts. The Jones flows for approximately 7 miles from its source in Silver Lake...
Focus on: Hull, Massachusetts
Hull’s past is as salty as its name. Occupying a 5-mile-long peninsula that forms a protective arm around Hull and Hingham Bays, the town has a rich seafaring history. And how could it not, being almost entirely surrounded by...
