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Dear Fellow Boaters:
My brother recently texted photos of himself grinning and holding a whopper coho salmon that he’d caught in Lake Erie. “Tasted better than the salmon I hooked in Alaska,” he bragged. I gagged as I remem-
shifts in industry but are now experienc- ing a revival, such as Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia or Detroit’s riverside rebirth. The already charming fishing village of
Camden, ME, has been energized by a boat-builder who had the vision and resources to add amenities and upgrades that are bringing the community back to the water. Perhaps the most daring of all was a boater who rejected rumors about Cartangena, Colombia, and discovered a vibrant metropolis that became a favorite cruising spot for her husband and young children. And in our special Chesapeake Bay section, we introduce you to waterfront seafood houses that are popping up in centuries-old, restored buildings. So, as we plan our summer itineraries, let’s get out of our comfort zones and explore hidden gems that might not make the top 10 lists — at least not yet. We wish you safe travels and happy boating,
bered childhood trips to Lake Erie, when our parents were so worried about its polluted waters that we were not allowed to eat the fish we landed or take a swim without getting tossed in a hot shower as soon as we were home. That Great Lake is totally different than when we were kids, my big bro insisted. Conservation efforts cleaned up the waters, and Erie has become a great boating and fishing destination. People change; places do, too. You gotta keep an open mind and dispel old myths. With those thoughts, the underlying theme for Marinalife’s 2022 summer issue emerged. This boating season was about rejecting preconceived notions and dismissing ideas that would prevent boaters from exploring delightful locations that were once considered off limits. Marinalife travel writers met the challenge by visiting waterfront towns that had been neglected or abandoned by
Joy McPeters, Marinalife Founder
Susan Elnicki Wade, Editor in Chief
TIE UP. WIND DOWN.
Only a block from the quintessential charm of downtown Nantucket, come ashore and embrace life on island time at Nantucket Boat Basin and our harborside cottages.
SUMMER ON NANTUCKET AWAITS
Reserve your slip today at nantucketboatbasin.com or call (844) 213-6500.
To extend your escape on land, visit thecottagesnantucket.com and book your stay at The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin.
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