Kingman Blog

You learned the "rules of the road" before you sat behind the wheel of a car, and you should do the same before taking the helm. Just like studying to get your driver’s license, it is very important to have the boating information and certifications you need to be a... Continue reading

COVID-19 has changed the cruising landscape. Some towns and anchorages are restricting visitors. Boaters are being asked practice social distancing on the water and ashore. Some of your favorite spots are still waiting to open. So now's a great time to add some new destinations to your cruising repertoire.  If... Continue reading

Cape Cod hides many fascinating, little known hideaways, especially for a place that is only 1,306 square miles in size. Amrita Island takes up a mere .03 of those square miles, but its story and history belie its rather diminutive size. Dominating Megansett Harbor with its impressive stone walls and majestic mansions,... Continue reading

From BoatUS.com As long as there have been electronic charts, mariners have been advised to keep a set of backup paper charts just in case the electronics fail. Back in the day, a trip to a store that sold genuine NOAA charts was how you got them — browsing through... Continue reading