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CONTENTS >SuMMER 2015

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66CRuiSiNg18 weekend warrior Chesapeake Bay Cruising from Baltimore to Kent Narrows, Rock Hall and Havre de Grace

22 cruising with members Our Rhythm n Blues Cruising from Virginia to Maine

32 cruising Through history Mackinac Island, Michigan

40 cruising with members A Summer to Remember Chesapeake Bay to Long Island Sound

DEPARTMENTS16 whats new 26 nauti Shopper How do you hold your drink

28 port personalities Donny Mekilok The Squamish Nation Marine Group

78 captains Tips State Tax Boating Laws

82 Sportsh Shore to Please Fishing in Manasquan, New Jersey

on The cover > Manitoulin Island, Ontario,Canada. Photo credit: Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation

DESTiNATiONS36 Destination Victoria, British Columbia

38 cuba update 12th Havana Biennial

44 Destination Lake George, New York

60 Destination The Hamptons, New York

85 marina Spotlight Bohemia Vista Marina in Chesapeake City, Maryland

30 marina Spotlight Journeys End Marina in Rockland, Maine

88 Food Collecting Clams in Boston

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47Top Summer BoaTing DeSTinaTionS

Marinalife Members voted and the resultsare in for the top places to visit this summer

54Bay STaTe Dock & Dine

Cruise this summer to these nine fantastic Massachusetts restaurants

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I had the chance this spring tohike part of the AppalachianTrail through the SmokyMountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. My hikecoincided with a wave ofthrough-hikers who hike thetrail from Springer Mountain,Ga., to Mt. Katahdin, Maine, taking about six months tocomplete. After spending fourdays with dierent groups of

through-hikers I kept thinking about how these hikers, who lookout for each other and have taken on this monumental feat, remind me of the boating community. I think back to times I have been helped by a fellow boater whether helping fix something or imparting knowledge. The through-hikers had thissame mentality we are all in this together. It reminded mewhy I love boating and the people that I run into at the marinas,conferences and boat shows. We recently exhibited at theAGLCA (Americas Great Loop Cruising Association) SpringRendezvous in Norfolk. The Loopers have taken on a similar

challenge as the through-hikers to circumnavigate the easternpart of the US that also takes about six months. The community,lifestyle, and camaraderie among boaters are the reasons thatMarinalife was started 15 years ago. Heres to a fun and safe summer of meeting new friends on the water.

The Marinalife team has some new things in store for you thissummer including a new and improved version of our mobile app.It is currently available (for free) for Apple users and soon forAndroid users. The new app allows you to easily find a marina,read reviews and view rates and fuel prices all on a nautical chart.Visit marinalife.com/app to learn more.

The summer issue of Marinalife is jam-packed with articles to help inspire your summer cruising from Cruising the Chesapeake Bay to Lobster Fest in Rockland, Maine. Also, read about the top dock-and-dine destinations in Massachusettsand cruise with the Trogdons as they pick their favorite waterfront bed and breakfasts in the Pacific Northwest.

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it will take a little more than an hour to get to kent narrowsfrom Baltimore. kent narrows is used by boaters as a shortcut for accessing the Miles and wye river or eastern Bay,rather than going under the Bay Bridge. However it is also a destination in its own right, with an array of seafoodrestaurants, bars and marinas, and its a convenient stopping point before cruising to St. Michaels.

if you are craving the bays fresh seafood, you will not bedisappointed by the choices here Harris Crab House, thenarrows restaurant and Bridges restaurant are just some of the top-notch spots, many of which allow you to dock and dine. if you are ready for some good people watchingand a lively crowd, head to red eyes dock Bar for the livemusic, bikini contests and potent frozen-drink concoctions.and dont miss Big owls Tiki Bar, where the locals gather to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets.

dock at Piney narrows Yacht Haven (410-643-6600) orMears Point Marina (410-827-8888). another good option is Castle Harbor Marina (410-643-5599), only about twomiles northeast on the Chester river.

Kent Narrows, Md.Baltimore is a great starting point for your journey this summer exploring parts of the middle and upper ChesapeakeBay. The city has been through a tough time lately but welove it as much as ever. now is the time to visit! You couldspend several days in the city, checking out the nationalaquarium and its award-winning blacktip reef exhibit, visiting the Science Center, exploring the american Visionary arts Museum or cheering on the orioles at Camden Yards all of this is within walking distance of most of the areas marinas.

Baltimore is famous for its distinct, unique neighborhoods that line the waterfront, including FederalHill, inner Harbor, Harbor east, Little italy, Fells Pointand Canton. no matter which marina and neighborhoodyou choose, its easy to get around water taxi, bike,dingy and regular taxis abound, and a seven-mile pedestrian promenade wraps around the waterfront. Marina options are plentiful, too theres BMC at Harborview near Federal Hill; BMC at inner Harbor in the inner Harbor; Harbor east Marina in Harbor east, the closest to Little italy; the Crescent Marina and Hendersons wharf in Fells Point; and BMC atLighthouse Point Center and anchorage Marina in Canton.

For more about favorite spots to eat and things to do in Baltimore from the Baltimore locals at Marinalife, visit marinalife.com/baltimore.

Baltimore, Md. Day 1

Cruising the Chesapeake BayBY J OY M c P E T E R S

weekend warrior > CHESAPEAKE BAY

Baltimore's Inner Harbor is the perfect place to venture this summer. Tons of attractions are all located within walkingdistance from the harbor including Camden Yards, Port Discovery Children's Museum, the National Aquarium, the Mary-

land Science Center, and don't forget about all the wonderful restaurants within each unique neighborhood.


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From Kent Narrows, head north approx-imately 15 miles to the town of Rock Hall and find dockage or an anchorage onSwan Creek, located behind Rock HallHarbor. There are several excellent marinason Swan Creek, including Haven HarbourMarina (410-778-6697), Gratitude Marina(410-639-7011) and Osprey Point Marina(410-639-2194). All are on a shuttle routethat takes you around Rock Hall.

Rock Hall is still a town of watermenwho bring in oysters, crabs and rockfishdaily. Visit the Watermans Museum atHaven Harbour to learn more about that

maritime history. A great way to explorethis quaint town is by bicycle. Many of themarinas have free bike rentals. Main Streetis dotted with numerous antique shops,clothing stores and boutiques, such asSmilin Jakes Casual Apparel. On Saturdayafternoons, hit the Farmers & ArtisansMarket to pick up fresh local produce andbrowse the many craft stalls. For a relaxingevening, stop at The Mainstay and listen to jazz, or head to Watermans CrabHouse to devour crabs and groove to livemusic on the outdoor deck. The nearbywaterfront Harbor Shack is a local favorite

and oers live music and good food. During the summer theres a stream of fun events, from the Log Canoe Races( July 18-19) to the infamous Pirates and Wenches Weekend (August 7-9).

If you need to reprovision, BaysideFood is right in town. And if your vesselneeds any type of service or maintenance,you are in the right place Rock Hall has several top yards (including HavenHarbour and Gratitude) that can performwork on your boat.

Day 2Rock Hall, Md.

The city of Rock Hall, known as the Pearl of the Chesapeake, oers a vibrant community with ample shops and restaurants along

with numerous shing, hiking, biking and boating opportunities.

View of Kent Narrows Bridgefrom Red Eyes Dock Bar.

Bridges Restaurant is located in Kent Narrows and oerscomplimentary dockage for guests dining at the restaurantfor vessels up to 70 feet.


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Havre de Grace, Md.Make a 30-mile run the next day to Havre de Grace in the Upper Bay. Havrede Grace sits on the Susquehanna River at the confluence of the Chesapeake Bayat Concord Point and has undergone a revitalization in the last few years. It isnow filled with restaurants, galleries, jewelry shops and historic B&Bs.

There is plenty to do, no matter whatyour interests. For the golf aficionados there is Bulle Rock, located just a few milesfrom town and ranked by Golf Digest as thebest public course in Maryland. The many

dining options in town include Laurrapin Grill, known for its locallysourced menu, and McGreggors, knownfor its outside deck and colossal crab cake.Tidewater Grille, also with an outside waterfront deck, serves up everything crab from crab dip burgers to cream of crab soup. Check out the many museums in town, which include Havre deGrace Maritime Museum, Concord PointMuseum, Susquehanna Museum at theLocke House and the Decoy Museum.Every Saturday, there are historic walking

tours and you can stroll along the riversidepromenade any time you like. If you can,catch one of the great events held eachsummer, such as the Seafood Festival (August 7-9) and the Havre de Grace Art Show (August 14-16).

Dock at Havre de Grace Marine Centers Log Pond Marina on Concord Street (410-939-2161) or at Tidewater Marina (410-939-0951) both are just a short walk from town. ml

Day 3

Concord Point Lighthouse is the oldestlighthouse in the state of Maryland and is

situated where the Susquehanna Rivermeets the Chesapeake Bay.

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Part 1 Chesapeake BayThis was one of the highlights of our trip.College friends who were married thesame year as us joined us for our 35th anniversary cruise through the ChesapeakeBay. We made it our quest to find the bestcrab cakes on the bay. We began this leg ofthe trip at Bluewater Yachting Center inhampton, Va., The surf rider restaurantwas the first of our many crab cakes!

The next day brought us to The Tides

inn in irvington, Va., We biked to TheDog and Oyster Winery and had dinnerand of course crab cakes at the Tides inn restaurant.

Zahnisers Yachting Center insolomons island, Md., was beautiful. Wetook the dinghy all around the islandwhere the topography was so interestingwith clis and lovely scenery. We enjoyedcrab cakes at stoneys seafood house.

Oxford, Md., was one of our favorites

places to explore! All of the quaint homeswere in perfect condition. Many residentspartner with local artists for a contest inwhich they paint a portion of the residentswhite fence, better known as onion tops.We stayed at the Brewer Oxford BoatYard & Marina and had crab cakes atschooners on the Creek.

st. Michaels, Md., was another fun spot with lots of shops and restaurants.We docked at st. Michaels Marina, which

CruisiNg WiTh > STEPHEN WELLS

Our Rhythm n BluesBon VoyageWelcome Aboard! We departed from our homeport in Vero Beach, Fla., headed north to Maine aboard our 78 Ocean Alexander, Rhythm n Blues. This journey took us to many ports of call, traveling over 5,500 nautical milesfrom Florida to Maine and back. The daunting task of making all of these marina reservations was made easy withthe help from the Marinalife staff. The length of this cruise created a new rhythm for us which leads to the boatsname, Rhythm n Blues. Now hop aboard as we take you through our journey from the Chesapeake Bay to Maine.

BY STEPHEN WELLS

Visit Annapolis

Stephen and Kristi Wells aboardtheir boat Rhythm n Blues.


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was an easy walk to everything. We actually had two crab cake tastings: TheCrab Claw Restaurant and St. MichaelsCrab & Steakhouse.

Annapolis was bustling with energy!We stayed at Annapolis City Dock and we were in the thick of the action. It wasfun exploring the Naval Academy and allof the shops and restaurants that align thestreets. Steps away from the boat was thewinning crab cake, located at Dock StreetBar & Grill!

We finished off the Chesapeake Baywith stops in Chestertown, Rock Hall and Georgetown before cruising throughthe C & D Canal toward Atlantic City,N.J. Then we made our way to the BigApple for an extended stay.

Part 2 Long IslandNew York City, or should I say the BigApple, will rate up there as one of themost memorable days of our trip. Bringingthe boat right up to the Statue of Libertywas amazing. We wanted to sing GodBless America at the top of our lungs!

After a night at Danfords Hotel &Marina in Port Jefferson (locally known as Port Jeff ), we traveled to Mitchell ParkMarina in Greenport and on our way wepassed Plum Island. For all of you NelsonDeMille fans (novelist) you will know exactly where we are. Mitchell Park Marina is located in town and we enjoyeda nice walk to Claudios for dinner (a Greenport landmark the oldest family-owned restaurant in the UnitedStates since 1870). The next day we bikedto Kontokosta Winery and did a wine tasting at this beautiful winery overlookingLong Island Sound. There are at least 50 vineyards in this region, and we havebeen surprised by the quality of the wines.

We left Greenport and had a shorthour and a half ride to Sag Harbor, an upscale little town that is not far from the Hamptons with very nice shops and restaurants. We had lunch at PageRestaurant and enjoyed the very goodgrilled octopus!

Our final stop on Long Island wasMontauk. Montauk Yacht Club is verynice with two pools, restaurants, a beachand a spa. After watching the sunset, wewere greeted with a Supermoon.

Midshipmen at the Naval Academy during their daily noon formation. This formation is done weather permitting Monday through Friday of the academic year before lunch. The Naval Academy started doing

noon meal formations in 1905; the idea came from the tradition of mustering troops in the Civil War. Visit Annapolis

The Statue of Liberty was completed in Francein July 1884 and gifted to the United States to recognize the American Centennial. The statuewas unveiled in its residing location in October1886. The copper statue stands 151 feet and 1 inch and weighs 450,000 pounds.

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Annapolis City Dock

Annapolis, Md.

Chestertown MarinaChestertown, Md.

Rock Hall Landing MarinaRock Hall, Md.

Georgetown Yacht BasinGeorgetown, Md.

Summit North MarinaBear, Del.

Golden NuggetAtlantic City, N.J.

Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina

Atlantic Highlands, N.J.

Danfords Hotel & MarinaPort Jeerson, N.Y.

Mitchell Park MarinaGreenport, N.Y.

Sag Harbor Yacht ClubSag Harbor N.Y.

Montauk Yacht ClubMontauk, N.Y.

Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

Newport, R.I.

Vineyard HavenMarthas Vineyard, Mass.

Nantucket Boat BasinNantucket, Mass.

Constitution MarinaBoston, Mass.

Newburyport Harbor MarinaNewburyport, Mass.

Boothbay Harbor MarinaBoothbay, Maine

Rockland Landings MarinaRockland, Maine

Bar Harbor Municipal MarinaBar Harbor, Maine


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Part 3 Rhode Island to MaineNewport, R.I. is a city steeped in historyand architecture. We docked at NewportHarbor Hotel & Marina and toured twoof the Summer Cottages as they arecalled. The Cliff Walk was a wonderfulwinding walk that follows the coastline for3 1/2 miles. Seeing the cliffs and the watercrashing onto the rocks was quite a thrill!

We were happy that we docked at The Black Dog Wharf because MarthasVineyard has a nice historic streets withshops and a few restaurants.

Nantucket, Mass., has wonderful walk-ing and bike paths throughout the entireisland. We loved seeing the residential areawith the immaculately restored homes onthe cobblestone streets. The yards are lushand manicured with an abundant amountof hydrangeas in every color imaginable! We docked at Nantucket Boat Basin.

In Boston, we stayed at ConstitutionMarina located on Boston Harbor

conveniently situated on the FreedomTrail. Boston Commons is unique withthe swan boats and Newbury Street, thehistoric high-end shopping district withlots of outdoor cafes. We took the dinghydown the Charles River. It was the firsttime we have ever done locks in a dinghy!From the water we saw Harvard, BostonUniversity and MIT.

We left Boston and headed to Newburyport, Mass., a wonderful littletown. Arriving during their big YankeeHomecoming Festival, the streets werelined with white tents and the park hadconcerts during the day and fireworks atnight. We tied up at Newburyport HarborMarina and had delightful dinner at CeiaKitchen Bar a small European restaurant.

The next day we headed to Boothbay,Maine. On our way we saw a water spoutand, wouldnt you know, it was a whale! To be so close to such a huge creature was awe inspiring! The scenery and temperatures changed quite a bit as wemade our way into the harbor. It was absolutely beautiful!

You know you have entered Maine whenyou can walk across the water on lobstertrap buoys. It requires major maneuveringskills to make your way through the waterways and harbors. We took thedinghy out the next day to the town ofBath. Again, another amazing day of

beautiful scenery spotting seals on ourjourney. The dockmaster asked us wherewe had gone and when we told him Bath,he said, You took that little dinghy throughHells Gate, thats adventurous! (I guessthats what they call that section of 6-knotrapids that we had to go through!)

We were in Rockland, Maine for a few days. We were able to dinghy over to Rockport (not to be confused with Rockland) and also to Owls Head Point.Very beautiful coastal countryside. Lots of art galleries for visitors to explore inRockland.

We finally arrived to Bar Harbor, Maine and met our daughter Stephanieand her husband John. They hikedPrecipice which is the most difficult hike in all of Acadia National Park. My wife and I had already hiked Precipice 20 years ago so we had our bragging rights! The guidebook saysclimbers should expect an experiencephysically strenuous and mentally stimulating. We decided that might be too tiring. The next day we all hiked Acadia Mountain together, which theguidebook called moderately strenuous.Lets just say their definition of moderateis a little different from Kristis! ml

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Acadia is the oldest American National Park east of the Mississippi River and the first where landwas donated to the federal government. The park contains over 120 miles of hiking trails.

On our way we saw a water spout, andwouldnt you know,it was a whale!

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How long have you been the general

manager at Mosquito Creek?

IvebeenthegeneralmanageroftheSquamishNationMarineGroupsince2006,managingandredevelopingMosquitoCreekMarina,LynnwoodMarinaandNewBrightonPort.

How long have been you in Vancouver?

What brought you to the area?

IvebeeninVancouversince1989.RockandRoll!Iwasaprofessionalmusicianbeforemymarinacareer.

How did you get into the boating

industry?

Ihavealwaysbeeninterestedinboats.Iwaslivingona40-footboatatthetimeandafriendoeredmeajobasadeckhandatalocalpilotcompanyandonethingleadtoanother.AftermystintwiththemarinecompanyImovedontoadockmasterpositionindowntownVancouver.Istayedatthatpositionforfouryears,andthenthisexcitingnewopportunitypresenteditself.

Have you seen a lot of changes in the

Vancouver boating industry since you

have been there?

YesIhave.Therearealotofrecreational

boatersintheVancouverarea.Andmoremarinashavesproutedupandmoreinterestinbetterservice.Therearealotofnewfacesintheboatingindustry.Vancouveritesareblessedwithoneofthemostspectacularplacestoboatintheworld.Therearemanyspotstogoandanchorandexplore.ThereisalsoalotofreasontostayinNorthVancouver.

What is some of your hobbies

besides boating?

Photography.Ihavealittlesitecalleddonnygeographic.comwhereIsharemyimages.Therearesomanyspectacularvisualsweseeeveryday.Ilovemycameraandcraftingtheshot.

Sausage or Bacon?

Baconwithoutadoubt!

If a boater pulls into the marina

and wants suggestion on things

to do what do you say?

Isay,Whatwouldyouliketodo?Somepeopleareheretolookatthebeautyofthisamazingareawhilesomearehereforthefood.Therearesomanygreatrestaurantsinthearea.Somewanttogoonarealestatehunt.Somewanttogogolfing,hiking,sightseeing,maybeto

Whistler.Igenerallyfeelthemoutandgivethemguidancebasedontheirrequests.WeareveryluckyhereinNorthVancouver.Wevegotthebestofcitylivingwithamilliondierentthingstoseeanddoaswellaseasyaccesstonatureandrecreationinourbackyard.

Your drink of choice?

Imajuicer.Ijuicethreetimesadaysothatsatoughone.Icansaythereisalotofgreenjuiceinmylife.WhentheweekendrollsaroundthegreentakesabitofabackseattoagoodsinglemaltoracoldMolson.

What team do you cheer on

the most?

IwouldsaythatbeingaVancouverite,IprettymuchhavetosayourbelovedCanucksaretheteamIcheerfor.Itsanup-and-downbattletostayonboardwiththembutonehastohavefaith.

Favorite band/performer?

Beingamusicianforagoodpartofmylifemakesithardtochooseafavoritebandorperformer.Therearesomanytalentedpeopleonthisplanet.ImabigfanofTheBeatles,SteelyDan,JoniMitchell,LittleFeat,TomWaitsandmany,manyothers.

Where is the coolest place you

ever traveled to?

IthinkthecoolestplacewehavetraveledtoisRussia.AVikingRivercruisedowntheVolgaRiverfromSt.PetersburgtoMoscowwasreallyaverycooltrip.Bali,CroatiaandBeijingalsorankupthere.ml

PORTPERSONALITIES >

Donny Mekilok >> General Manager,The Squamish Nation Marine GroupVancouverites areblessed with one of themost spectacular placesto boat in the world.

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JOuRNeySeNdMARINA issetinthethrivingMidcoastMaineportofRocklandinWestPenobscotBay.ThepropertyisownedbytheOHaraCorporation,whichhasbeenactiveinthemarineindustryformorethan100yearsandalsooperatesOHaraBaitoutofRocklandandanAlaskanfishingfleetintheBeringSea.

Theideaforthemarinafirsttookholdinthe1990s,whenthefishingindustrygravitatedtowardtheWestCoast.TheOHarafamilydecidedtopurchasesomevacantwaterfrontfishprocessingplantsaroundRocklandsharbor.SoonJourneysendbegantotakeshape,andafull-serviceyachtingcenterwhichcaterstobothrecreationalvesselsandcommerciallobsterboatswasborn.

Rocklandisapopulardestinationforcruisersheadingnorthduringthesummer,andJourneysendquicklybecameoneofthepremiereplacestostop.Thedeep-watermarinacanaccommodatevesselsupto275feetandoerseverythingaboatermayneed,includingWiFi,well-litrampsanddocks,waterandelectric,ashipstore,cleanshowerandbathroomfacilities,laundryandbothdieselandgasolinefuel.Themarinahasthelargestindoorboat

storagefacilityinMaine,andtheservicecrewhappilyworksoneverythingfromthesmallestboatstothelargestmega-yachts.ThisAugust,aheated18,000-square-footindoorserviceandstoragefacilitywillbecompleted,alongwithan85-footindoorspraybooth.Theextensiveservicesavailableincludefiberglassrepairs,fullre-paintjobs,hullandkeelrepairs,electricalandrefrigerationmaintenance,metalfabrication,andgeneralenginerepairs.JourneysendalsorunsatransportservicethatsafelygetsyourvesselanywhereyouneeditwithintheunitedStatesandCanada.

TheheartofquaintRocklandisjustastonesthrowfromthemarina.Browsethroughthemanyshopsandartgalleriesandgrababitetoeatatoneoftheexcellentrestaurants,includingtheaward-winningPrimo,whichoersfarm-to-tablecuisinebycelebratedchefMelissaKelly.TourtheRockHarborBrewingCompany,sampleoneofthemanybeersontap,andkickbacktothesoulfulbeatsofthelivebands.ThemanyfestivalsthroughoutthesummerincludetheNorthAtlanticBluesFestival( July11-12),theMaineLobsterFestival( July29-August2)andthe13thAnnualMaineBoats,Homes&HarborsShow(August14-16).Whatsmore,Rocklandishometomanyhistoricschooners,includingthemagnificentVictoryChimes.

PerhapsJourneysendgeneralmanagerShaneStrausesumsupthefacilitysappealbest:IfyoureboatinginNewengland,theresnoneedtocompromise.Journeysendisaspectacularsummerdestinationforboaters,nomatterwhatyourelookingforaseasonalslip,apaintjob,indoorwinterstorage,younameit.JourneysendMarinaistheoneplacethatoersyoueverythingyouandyourboatmayneed.Comeandseewhatsetsusapartfromeveryoneelse.ml

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some linguists say Michilimackinacmeans great turtle in the ottawa nation language and refers to the shape of Mackinac island. But the ottawa tribe,who settled on Mackinac island beforetheir first contact with Europeans, say they found a small tribe already living on that island and their tribal name wasMi-shi-ne-macki naw-go.

Thats why Mackinac is spoken asMackinaw, unless youre a fudgie andunfamiliar with the local pronunciation.today its the fudgies dollars spent at thefudge shops and riding on horse drawnwagons around Mackinac island that drivethe summer tourist economy from FathersDay to Labor Day.

This popular great Lakes destination islocated at the crossroads of history for theupper Midwest. Michilimackinac has witnessed French Jesuit missionaries andvoyageurs, the development of the beaverfur trade and the competition betweenEngland and France to be the dominantcolonial power in north America. Butwhen did this eight-square-mile islandfirst become a summer resort destination?That occured during the America VictorianEra after the civil War.

Before the spider web of railroad lines were built in the great Lakes region,the primary mode of transportation for

commerce, immigration and businesstravel were the inland seas themselves and the Erie canal. steamboat passengerferries connected the major great Lakecities of Bualo, toronto, cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee and chicago. As the gilded Era advanced, so did the luxurious appointments aboard these palatial intercity steamers. As an antidoteto living in the big industrial cities during

summer in the late 1800s, northernMichigan became a popular getaway forthe rich and middle class alike. A ticketaboard a coal-fired steamer from chicagoto harbor springs, Michigan was just $5, without meals and a cabin for the 24 hour trip.

The grand hotel built in 1887 onMackinac island, exemplifies tourism developed for those who benefited from

Mackinac Island:THE GREAT LAKES RESORT

BY CAPT. JEFF WERNER

cruising through history >

The Straits of Mackinac between Lake Huron andLake Michigan and the surrounding region have historically been known as Michilimackinac.

The Grand Hotel's front porch is the longest inthe world and is known as a "flirtation walk" for

visiting Mackinac Island romantics.

To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/mackinac

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the Industrial Revolution and were fortunate enough to have leisure time for a vacation. Perched on a blu, withsweeping views from its 660-foot-longfront porch, the Grand was designed as a desitination resort by the owners of the Detroit and Cleveland SteamshipCompany and the Michigan Central Railroad. It was an immediate success, and a hundred years later it was designateda National Historic Landmark. In fact, all of Mackinac Island is now a NationalHistoric Landmark District, which makesit a must visit port of call for Great Lakes

cruisers with an interest in history.The best choice when arriving by boat

is to tie up at the dock at Mackinac IslandState Harbor. Why is it the best choice?Because it is the only marina on the island!The marina is part of the Michigan StatePark system and reservations should bemade well in advance either online or by phone. Although there is room to anchor in the harbor, the holding is poorand would be unsafe in a blow. The nextbest alternative for dockage is anotherMichigan State Park marina, Straits State Harbor in Mackinaw City, which

is six nautical miles southwest of the island. For sightseeing back on MackinacIsland there are ferries, leaving every halfhour throughout the day from Straits State Harbor.

Once ashore on Mackinac Island, buysome fresh hand made fudge, rent a bicycle and start your journey back in time by exploring these historical sites:

Fort Mackinac Built by the British Army just before the end of theRevolutionary War, it was belatedly turnedover to the United States many years afterthe Treaty of Paris. At the outbreak of

The Grand Hotel was opened in 1887 asa summer retreat for vacationers who

arrived by lake steamer from Chicago,Erie, Montreal and Detroit.

Mackinac Island has three marina locations Mackinac Island StateDock, St. Ignace Public Marina and Mackinaw City Marina.

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the War of 1812, the British suprised the American garrison and regained possession of this high ground until it was ceded back to the U.S. under theTreaty of Ghent.

Biddle House Built about 1780, it was remodeled into a home and furtrading shop by Edward Biddle to allowhim to exchange trade goods for beaver,mink and otter pelts.

Agency House of the American Fur Company Built in 1820, it served as the local oce of John Jacob Astors expanding fur company. It is now a museum dedicated to the fur trade.

McGulpin House Built before1780, in the working class French Canadian style. In 1819 William andMadeline McGulpin purchased it andbegan baking bread and hardtack to

supply fur traders. The house has been restored to its 1820 appearance.

Mission Church Built in 1829, this Congregational church is the oldestsurviving church in the state of Michigan.

Sainte Anne Church The currenttimber-framed Roman Catholic churchwas built in 1874, but the original logchurch on the same site was built 100 yearsbefore. There are parish records dating

back to 1695 from the founding FrenchJesuit missionaries.

And there is no better way to end the dayon Mackinac Island that watching the sunset from the front porch of the GrandHotel while relaxing on a rocking chair andimagining what it was like to be a Frenchfur trapper paddling through the Straits ofMackinac in a birch bark canoe. ml

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CApTurINg ThE ESSENCE of Victoria, British Columbia in words is almost impossible. You have to experience Victoria to fully appreciate it. Located on a protected harbor on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, it is one of the oldest cities in the pacificNorthwest, settled by the British in 1843, and is known as one of the most British cities outside England. It also ranks as one of the top cities in the world for quality oflife. As the capital of British Columbia it is well serviced by airplanes and ferries frommultiple points in the u.S. and Canada. One of the most interesting ways to arrive is by float plane Kenmore Air and harbour Air will both land you right downtown.

Victoria is very walkable, and the most popular attractions are within two miles ofthe inner harbor. The city has a rich collection of historic buildings, including the parliament Building, completed in 1897, and the Empress hotel, which opened in 1908. An interesting assortment of marine architecture can be found at FishermansWharf, where a colorful group of houseboats nestle in a cove.

Victoria has a healthy economy made up primarily of tech businesses, governmentagencies, and the tourism sector. The internationally diverse population brings with itcosmopolitan oerings restaurants and shops abound, many of which are located in a creatively restored merchant district. The well-established Chinatown neighborhood is almost as old as San Franciscos.

Set on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, the city is surrounded by natural beauty,clean air and clear water. Its abundant sunshine and mild temperatures have earned it the nickname the garden City. It enjoys relatively mild, dry weather in what is

otherwise a cool, damp area. Dont miss theButchart gardens, about a 30-minute drive north of Victoria. It is one of theworlds premier botanical displays.

With a circumnavigation distance of approximately 550 nautical miles, includingdozens of marinas and hundreds of scenic anchorages, one could spend yearsexploring Vancouver Island and not coverthe same ground twice. Victoria and Vancouver Island are a boaters paradise. ml

To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/victoria

DESTINATION > VICTORIA, BRITISH COLuMBIA

WHERE TO DOCK

Coast Victoria Harbourside

Hotel & Marina (146 Kingston St.,

coasthotels.com) Located right in

Victorias Inner Harbour, marina

guests have full access to hotel

amenities including the tness

center, pool, and WiFi.

Causeway Floats, Greater

Victoria Harbour Authority

(600-1019 Wharf St., gvha.ca)

Oering 300 feet of oating dock

space for vessels up to 250 feet

along with 30 amp electricity.

WHERE TO DINE

Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill

Il Terrazzo (555 Johnson St.,

ilterrazzo.com) Oering ne dining

in a courtyard setting and voted

best Italian restaurant in town.

The Tapa Bar (620 Trounce Alley,

tapabar.ca) Open for lunch and

dinner with a diverse menu of

Spanish-style fare.

The Flying Otter Grill (950 Wharf

St., yingottergrill.com) Tie up your

vessel and sample dishes like the

halibut burger and the wild-salmon

wrap. Theres an amazing view of

Victorias Inner Harbour.

Fisherman's Wharf is home to many live-aboards andis a perfect place to venture for lunch and buy freshseafood right o the commercial shing vessels.

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Beginning July 4th until September 5th, the ButchartGardens oers summer entertainment every day from ballet and symphony to jazz, soul and pop music.

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The 12th Havana biennial highlightingCuban contemporary artists and otherartists from around the world concludedin June at exhibition spaces, museums andgalleries throughout the city. painters,sculptors, photographers and performanceartists exhibited their work at locations as diverse as el Morro and La Cabaa, the Spanish colonial fortresses overlookingOld Havana, to the Malecn, the

waterfront promenade favored by friendsand lovers at sunset. Museum curators,gallery owners, art aficionados and luckytourists all had the opportunity to meetwith up-and-coming and establishedartists and view their work. ContemporaryCuban art is becoming sought after bycollectors for both its intrinsic value of personal expression and its future value as an investment.

Thanks To efforTs

to normalize relations

with Cuba, pathways for

americans to visit this

island nation by sea and by

air continue to expand. It is

not a matter if you will visit

Cuba, it is a matter of when.

La habana, the capital

of Cuba, was named after the

Taino cheftain, habaguanex,

who ruled that area when

a spanish conquistador

founded that settlement 500

years ago. Today, havana

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and the center of an eort to

restore Cuba's heritage and

architecture.

BY CAPT. JEFF WERNER

Our Man in Havana

Recently restored building at Plaza Vieja in Havana.

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Part of the cultural patrimony of anycountry is its historic buildings. For manyyears Cuba neglected these importantstructures and they fell into disrepair. Realizing the significance of their history,not only for future generations but to the burgeoning tourism industry, Cubaappointed conservators for the cities ofCienfuegos and Havana. Their task was to restore the historic centers of those

cities, which were designated UNESCOWorld Heritage Sites. The work in thesouthern city of Cienfuegos on theCaribbean Sea is just about complete,while the restoration of La Habaa Vieja (Old Havana) is ongoing.

Havana is experiencing a renewal ofspirit, entrepeneurship and possibilities.While visitors from Canada, Europe andLatin America have had the opportunity

to see this first hand in recent years, it isnow time for Americans to reestablish thefriendship forged between Cuba and theUnited States, which was an outcome ofthe Spanish-American War in 1898. ml

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Gallery opening nightfor Cuban artists.

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CRUISING WITH > TONYA & RICK ANTLE

LOG DAY 1 We left from PleasureCove Marina in Pasadena, Md., in mid-May. They stored and maintained ourboat for the winter and they prepped herfor departure. Their team was great to workwith and handled our punch list perfectly.

Our son Brian and his wife Amandahopped aboard for our first leg fromPasadena to the C&D Canal. This manmade canal is busy with commercialbarges, but is also pleasure boater friendly.In Chesapeake City, we docked at Schaefers Canal House with side-tiealong the banks of the canal. The marina

had full accommodations along with livemusic and delicious traditional Marylandfare, consisting of delicious crab pasta and local oysters on the half shell.

LOG DAY 2 Today we cruisedfrom Chesapeake City, continuingthrough the C&D Canal. The Canaldropped us into the Delaware Bay, wherewe continued to South Jersey Marina in Cape May, N.J. about a six-hour excursion. This marina oered full boatservices, a shuttle to town and excellentsuggestions for dining and taking in the

charm of this historic community. We walked the town center, stopping fordrinks at a local watering hole called theUgly Mug, then had an amazing dinner atthe Marion Inn, known for its prime rib.

LOG DAY 3 Departing at 8:45 a.m., we headed oshore and ran directly north for three hours, 39 nauticalmiles to Atlantic City. We arrived just intime to place our bets for AmericanPharoah running in the 140th PreaknessStakes. We tied up right in front of thecasino at the Golden Nugget Marina

a summer to rememberBY TONYA AND R ICK ANTLE

Our summer boating season has begun! My husband Rick and I cruise on Artemis, our Oshore 54 Pilothouse, which we purchased in Ft. Lauderdale in 2014 with plans of completing the Great Loop over a three-year period. Last year was our first year cruising and it consisted of four legs beginning in Ft. Lauderdale in March and ending in the Chesapeake Bay by September.

For the 2015 summer season, we will be working our way north from the Chesapeake Bay, taking a detour from the Great Loop, toward Maine then back to the Hudson River, finishing the season in WinterHarbor, N.Y. I am looking forward to New York City, the Boston Harbor for 4th of July, Acadia NationalPark and then The U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, N.Y.

Tonya and Ricks boat, Artemis,is taking them on an adventurefrom Maryland to Maine.

Tony and Rick Antle on the historic AtlanticCity boardwalk, built in 1870.


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where marina guests can access all of thehotel amenities. We took a quick cab rideto the Atlantic City Boardwalk to take inall of the sights and sounds that it has to oer. In the evening, one of our othersons Anthony joined us for a lovely dockside family dinner at Chart HouseSeafood Restaurant. Atlantic City lived upto its colorful reputation as all three kidscame back to the boat with stories of colddice and empty wallets.

LOG DAY 4 Leaving AtlanticCity, we cruised north on the Atlantic,three miles o the Jersey Shore towardManasquan, N.J. We docked at HomansMarina, a full service marina, oeringhigh-speed fuel pumps and clean restroomfacilities. Rick and I took a three-milewalk around the small and sleepy commuter town that was filled with newVictorian-style homes that were rebuiltafter Hurricane Sandy. Dinner thatevening was delicious at the onsite marinarestaurant, Waypoint 622. Rick enjoyedthe house specialty, pork chops with clamsand sausage in a tomato broth.

LOG DAY 5 We were met by four- to -six foot swells and heavy fog during our departure from Homans Marina. It took about four hours to go 44 nautical miles to reach the New YorkHarbor. But once we went under the Verrazano Bridge and were in sight of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattanskyline, pride and patriotism filled us andall thoughts of the rough crossing wereforgotten. Also, standing majestically inthe overcast sky was the new World TradeTower. We continued up the HudsonRiver to see Manhattan Island by waterbefore turning back and arriving at Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City,N.J. It was the perfect location to catchthe ferry to Manhattan. After a pleasantstroll viewing all the sites, Rick and Idined in the Financial District at Del-monico Restaurant, known for its powerdinners for Wall Streets elite.

LOG DAY 6 Waking up and seeing New York City through the windshield of Artemis was quite a sight totake in. We headed up the East Riverpassing all the major tourist sites of Manhattan on our port side and Brooklynon our starboard side. With only an occasional tugboat and barge, the channelwas clear for cruising. Artemis cruised

steadily to Oyster Bay on the Long IslandSound. The scenery changed dramaticallyfrom cityscape to forested regal mansionestates. We were now entering GreatGatsby country.

Oyster Bay Marine Center was exactlywhat East Coast boating should be. Beautiful classic sailing vessels dotted thebay. We docked Artemis next to the famousketch Knickerbocker, a 117-foot luxuryyacht named after the owners of the NBAKnicks. To our starboard we had a 57-foot

commuter yacht Vendetta, which has beenfeatured in several yachting magazines, asthe reincarnation of the Vanderbilt, Whitney and Pulitzer families mode ofcommuting to lower Manhattan in the1920s and 30s. Oh, but I failed to give you a hint, its owner is the Piano Man.

We took a dingy ride around OysterBay to take in the beautiful landscape and

manicured estates before walking a quickquarter mile into a darling seaport village.We ate dinner at a local favorite, Jack Halyards Tavern, that oered a delicioussushi bar with live music.

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once we went under the Verrazano Bridge and were in sight of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline,

pride and patriotism filled us and all thoughts of the rough crossing were forgotten.

The Antles pass by Ellis Island. The island admitted nearly 12 million immigrants into America before shutting its doors in 1954.

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NARROW, 32-mILE-LONG LAkE GEORGE is nicknamed the Queen of theAmerican Lakes. It is surrounded by the Adirondack mountains, which amounts tosome of the most stunning scenery on the East Coast. Its pristine waters and untouchedwilderness are also steeped in American history. Fort William Henry, built by the British,sits on its southern end, and Fort Ticonderoga, constructed by the French, is to the north.The name Deer Leap, a popular destination near the central part of the lake, will be familiar to those who know James Fenimore Coopers novel The Last of the mochicans.

The Village of Lake George, on the southern shore, is where the lake is at its widestand is full of hotels, shops and restaurants. It is a great place for a stroll with an ice cream cone on summer evenings. The Lake George Steamboat Company is based hereand oers tours of the spectacular lake.

Traveling north along the western side of the lake, civilization thins out and naturebegins to take over. The best way to explore the many islands and beautiful miles ofshoreline is on a boat of your own.

Boating on Lake George is always exciting, and there are plenty of marinas andrentals available. Snug Harbor marina has properties in two locations Silver Bay andTiconderoga. They oer boat repairs, boat rentals and sales and winter storage. Chicsmarina has watersport rentals, and FR Smith & Sons marina oers boat rentals, too.

The Villages oers a host of events during the summer months. Dont miss events including king George Fishing Derby ( July 10-12), Lake George music Festival (August 17-27), Lake George Restaurant Week (September 13-19) and, of course, the Adirondack Balloon Festival (September 18-20). If you are in the area during the month of July, there are fireworks every Thursday night!

One visit to Lake George can lead to a lifetime of discovery. It will soon become obviousthat its nickname is an understatement. People have been returning to the area to enjoy itssplendor for generations. A weekends stay can easily turn into a lifetime of pleasure! ml

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Richard Timberlake of TimberlakePhotosresides in Lake George and enjoys writing about the Adirondack regions.

WHERE TO DINE

Bistro LeRoux 668 NY 149, bistroleroux.comThis French-inspired bistro oers anarray of seasonal favorites includingseared salmon and butter poached lobster risotto. The Algonquin Restaurant 4770 lake Shore Dr., thealgonquin.comLocated right on the waterfront, thisrestaurant serves fresh seafood and hasbeen a local favorite for over 60 years.

Adirondack Brewery and Pub33 Canada St., adkpub.com Oering a wide assortment of localAdirondack Ale including seasonal favorites Rock the Boat Ale, Black Watch IPA and HeadwaterHefe Beer.

WHERE TO DOCK

Snug Harbor Marina 92 Black Point Rd. snugharbormarinainc.comThe largest full-service marina on Lake George, oering rentals, serviceand storage at two locations.

Chics Marina 4782 Lake Shore Dr., chicsmarina.comOpen for over 50 years on LakeGeorge, it oers wave runner rentals,fishing charters and parasail rides.

Located at the southeastern base of the AdirondackMountains, Lake George was a favorite summer vacationspot for the elite families of the Northeast during the late19th and early 20th centuries. These families includedthe Roosevelts, the Vanderbilts, and the Rockefellers.


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Irvington, Va.Sited on the banks of Carter Creek where it flows into the RappahannockRiver, Irvington boasts deep, protected waters and a quaint Colonial ambiance.The village once thrived as a stop forsteamboats carrying goods and travelersacross southern Chesapeake Bay, which iswhy The Steamboat Era Museum here isso popular today. For more history, head toChrist Church (finished in 1735), whereyou can tour one of the nations finest examples of Georgian architecture. Hit the farmers market for fresh seafood, meat and vegetables or visit one of thevineyards in the area. Dock at The TidesInn Marina (804-438-5000).

St. Michaels, Md.Chesapeake Bay possesses a seeminglyendless array of temptations for boaters,yet St. Michaels remains a perennial favorite for its sheer beauty and well-roundedness. Yes, it has picturesquestreets lined with vintage homesleading to a gorgeous harbor. Yes, ishas charming storefronts, trendy retailersand fine art galleries. Yes, it has spas andretreats for pampering and relaxation. Yes, it has fine dining from waterfront crabhouses to gourmet brasseries. And yes, it even has the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and the St. MichaelsMuseum on St. Marys Square.Whatsnot to love? Dock at St. Michaels Marina (410-745-2400) or at the Chesapeake BayMaritime Museum (410-745-4946), a members-only marina.

Cape May, N.J.The entire city of Cape May is designateda National Historic Landmark due to itsunprecedented concentration of Victorianbuildings. Its also called the nations oldest seashore resort and has all the trappings to back it up, including atwo-mile boardwalk paralleling the beach with arcades, seafood joints andshopping galore. Cape May makes a greatbase for outdoor fun bird-watching,boat tours, dolphin cruises, kayaking andcanoeing and the Naval Air StationWildwood Aviation Museum is just

a short cab ride away. Dock at South Jersey Marina (609-884-2400) or CanyonClub Resort Marina (609-884-0188).

Greenport, N.Y.This village at the eastern end of Long Islands North Fork is modest and casualwith the look and feel of an authenticwhaling town. Vessels of all sizes aremoored in the deep-water harbor, seagullssoar overhead, and, occasionally, theres awhi of fried clams on the air. From thewaterfront, you can walk to restaurants,shops and even a vintage carousel. Visitthe East End Seaport Museum & MarineFoundation and the famous S.T. Prestonand Son Chandlery for some nautical seasoning. Dock at Mitchell Park Marina

(631-477-2200) or Brewer Yacht Yard at Greenport (631-593-3000).

Mystic, Conn.Well known as an old shipbuilding town,Mystic is also home to some of the finestmodern marine facilities on Long IslandSound. Theres plenty to do, particularlyfor those cruising with kids. The watersidestreets are lined with shops, galleries andrestaurants, and theres also a planetariumand childrens museum. No trip here iscomplete without a tour of Mystic Seaport, the nations leading maritimemuseum or the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Dock at Mystic Shipyard (860-536-6588), BrewerYacht Yard at Mystic (860-536-2293) orSeaport Marine (860-536-9681).

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Marthas Vineyard, Mass.The Vineyard, as locals call it, is the bigger,more outgoing sister of Nantucket. The island is closer to Cape Cod, making it a more convenient, and is adorned withpicturebook beaches, elegant inns, and upscale dining and shopping, which drawcelebrities and serious vacationers alike.Brightly painted gingerbread cottages linethe streets of Oak Blus (also the home of the Flying Horses, the oldest workingcarousel in the U.S.). Visit AquinnahBeach to see the famous color-streakedclis there. Dock at Oak Blus Marina(508-693-4355), Vineyard Haven Marina(508-693-0720) or Edgartown TownDocks (508-627-4746).

Nantucket, Mass.The worlds former top whaling port isnow a remote summer vacation spot witha serene seaside look and feel. Restaurantsand boutique stores line the streets ofNantucket Town, where you will also find the majority of dining and nightlifeoptions, and the Museum of NantucketHistory includes exhibits on the history of the island. Beachcombing, swimming,surfing and fishing are all glorious ways to spend a day, or a week, here. Bring yourbike, too, as that is the best way to getaround the 50-square-mile island. Dock atNantucket Boat Basin (508-325-1350).

Boston, Mass.Boston is one of the oldest cities in theU.S. and has an amazingly rich history and culture. You can still visit where manyof the crucial events of the American Revolution occurred along the FreedomTrail, which is marked by a red line ofbricks embedded in the ground. The InnerHarbor is home to the USS Constitutionat the Charlestown Navy Yard as well as the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museumat Fort Point Channel. It also oers the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and numerous waterfrontrestaurants. Dock at The Boston YachtHaven (617-367-5050), Constitution Marina (617-241-9640) or Marina Bay(617-847-1800).

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Camden, MaineIts the Maine coast as it was meant to be. Lobster boats and schooners ply theharbor in front of a charming downtownstudded with locally owned shops, galleries, seafood eateries and cafes theres even a beautiful public library righton the waterfront. Take a day-trip to theoutlying islands and their 18 lighthouses,or head inland and experience CamdenHills State Park, a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts featuring 30 miles of scenichiking and mountain biking trails, breath-taking views of the surrounding hills andlakes and well-maintained campgrounds.Dock at Wayfarer Marine (207-236-4378).

Put-in-Bay, OhioDotted with historic homes and featuringthe nations third-tallest monument, the352-foot Doric column Perrys Victory

and International Peace Memorial, thisvillage on South Bass Island is Americanaat its best. It ranks in the top five confectionary destinations in the state, and its largest souvenir shop reportedlyhas 1,000 items with the towns name onit. Enjoy winery tours, park tours, cavetours and home tours via rented golf cart,or spend your days kayaking, parasailing,fishing, biking, hiking or golfing. Its thequintessential choose-your-own-adventurefamily vacation spot. Dock at Miller Marina (419-285-5902) or The CrewsNest (419-285-3625).

Manitoulin Island, OntarioThe worlds largest freshwater island,Manitoulin in northern Lake Huron hasbeen called a place of convergence. Indeed, history, culture and natural beauty

merge in the two-dozen settlementsspread across its 1,000 square miles of boreal forest, blus and meadows. The Holy Cross Mission and Ruins inWikemikong commemorates early Jesuit visits to the island, which beganaround 1648. Sheguiandah holds a prehistoric quarry that has yielded stonetools and arrowheads dating back 9,000 years. Gore Bay, one of the largercommunities, oers modern amenitiessuch as shopping, restaurants and facilitiesfor tennis and golf. Dock at Spider BayMarina in Little Current (705-368-3148).

Chicago, Ill.With its megawatt downtown and world-famous attractions, its not surprising to see the Windy City listedhere. Navy Pier, once a shipping and military training facility, is now a major

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tourist draw with 50 acres of promenades,shops, eateries and amusements. ShorelineSightseeing operates nine touring boatsand 11 water taxis that oer guided skyline tours, fireworks cruises, and specialevents such as Brew Cruises and WineTasting Cruises. Then, of course, theresMichigan Avenue, Shedd Aquarium, Millennial Park, the Field Museum ofNatural History and much more. Dock at DuSable Harbor (312-742-3577),

Burnham Harbor (312-747-7009) or 31st Street Harbor (312-225-6464).

San Juan Islands, Wash.The hundreds of islands breaching thesparkling blue waters here are everythingyouve heard rugged, wild and richlyfertile in scenery. May through Septemberis the ideal time to visit, when the weatheris mild and the whales (orcas, mainly) areon the move. You can take advantage of

the many lovely resorts and lodges, the attractions of the charming seaside towns,or simply find your way to remote anchorages and deserted bays. Dock atPort of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island(360-378-2688) or Deer Harbor Marinaon Orcas Island (360-376-3037). ml

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How Did We Pick the Winners?We asked you to name your favorite boating destinations, and you answered loud and clear so much so thatwe had to break the picks into two articles! Here are your favorites in the northern U.S. and Canada. Checkback next issue for the southern U.S., Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico. Its not too late to submit your favorite boating destinations for the winter. Email [email protected].


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