Marinalife Spring 2022

CONTENTS > Spring 2022 IN EVERY ISSUE Editors’ Log 12 / What’s New 14 / Nauti Shopper 22 / Smart Boater 40 / Port Personalities 61 / Captain’s Tips 84 ON THE COVER Edgartown Race Weekend. Photo by Daniel Forster

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95-137 SPECIAL SECTION: NEW ENGLAND

50 EXPLORE MAGICAL BIOLUMINESCENT BAYS Take a kayak trip through lush mangroves and luminous waters. 68 ECO-FRIENDLY BOATING Renewable energy offers perks for boaters and anglers. 76 TALL SHIP ADVENTURES Under sail with the Pride of Baltimore II 90 LEARNING THE ROPES Getting to know our boat and her systems while gaining expertise.

26 Cruise Itinerary

Join a father and son trip up the ICW.

98 Top 10 New England Sailing Regattas Either race or spectate – but don’t miss these exciting events! 106 Explore the Maine Island Trail Cruise the 375-mile water trail that spans the state’s coast. 112 New England’s Calendar of Events Enjoy spring happenings all around the region. 120 Dock&Dine on Long Island Sound (Part 1) Kick back and enjoy the best seafood in the Northeast. 128 New England’s Best Beaches Top spots to unwind in the sand and sun. 136 Destination: Cuttyhunk, MA

44 Cruising with Members

Exploring Antigua by land and sea.

56 Weekend Warrior

Wickford Cove to Block Island, RI.

25 Marina Spotlight Kingman Yacht Center 32 Food & Drink Cruising the Great Loop taught us how to cook 36 Destination Burlington, VT 39 This or That Lobsters v. Crabs 62 Destination Wilmington, NC 67 Marina Spotlight Morningstar Marinas at Little Creek, VA 72 History Nantucket baskets woven by lighthouse boat captains. 146 Cast Off

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