Travel & Destinations

The Young Cruisers Association: Young & Free

The Young Cruisers Association disrupts common notions of what it takes to be a cruiser. The members have created a worldwide community committed to pitching in and helping one another

New Florida 90-Day Temporary Boating Certification Course for Renters Now Available

BoatUS Foundation, the nonprofit leader in boating safety, makes renting a boat on vacation easy, affordable.

Across The Stream

Reaching the magnificent Bahamas on the boat they’d refit themselves was a dream come true, until it became a nightmare

Meandering Through Chesapeake Bay

A lifetime’s worth of boating can be found within these nearly 4,500 square miles of estuary, peppered with friendly destinations, quiet anchorages, sleepy towns from another era – and lots of seafood!

Snow Goose Migrates South

Congratulations! You Did It!

Take inspiration from these BoatU.S. members who pushed through their nervousness, cast off beyond their comfort zones, and came home with new confidence and stories to tell. What does your summer have in store?

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

Good Cause: Cruising For Cancer Research

A fisherman and cancer survivor aims to conquer the 6,000-mile Great Loop passage in record time – aboard a center-console! – to raise donations for pediatric cancer research.

Exploring the Salish Sea

Have you dreamed of boating in the Pacific Northwest? An unparalleled cruising experience awaits sailors and powerboaters alike among hundreds of islands, bays, and estuaries