Heather Burke

Oct 15, 2024 | marinalife.com | Gulf Coast |Heather Burke

Florida’s Panhandle is legendary for long white-sand beaches, warm Gulf waters, and interesting bays and waterways leading to fish shacks, old Florida trees, and a relaxed vibe. With nicknames from the Emerald Coast to the Forgotten Coast, the Panhandle is part bustling beach resorts, part rustic and unspoiled. We discovered two Panhandle places that couldn’t be more different: Destin and Apalachicola.

Sep 15, 2024 | boattest.com | Heather Burke

By Heather BurkeAfter boating in Maine for more than 20 years, my husband Greg and I often tell fellow yachters that the Mid-Coast is the beating heart of Maine. Miles of shoreline stretch to dramatic peninsulas and tuck up into pretty harbor towns like Rockland, Rockport, Camden and Belfast. The Pine Tree State has more coastline than California, and this section is special.

Apr 11, 2024 | marinalife.com | New England |Heather Burke

After boating in Maine for more than 20 years, my husband Greg and I often tell fellow yachters that the Mid-Coast is the beating heart of Maine. Miles of shoreline stretch to dramatic peninsulas and tuck up into pretty harbor towns like Rockland, Rockport, Camden and Belfast. The Pine Tree State has more coastline than California, and this section is special.

Dec 29, 2023 | marinalife.com | Heather Burke

The oldest city in America is a must-visit for boaters. St. Augustine is old meets new, loaded with Spanish revival architecture and a fun festive coastal vibe. This northeastern Florida destination offers historic charm, plus beautiful waterways and beaches, trendy cuisine, and a lively music scene. St. Augustine was first flagged by Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de León who proclaimed he’d found the fountain of youth here in 1565.

Dec 26, 2023 | boattest.com | Heather Burke

By Heather BurkeCrystal River is a cool Florida destination to explore. With nicknames like “Water Lovers’ Paradise” and “Home of the Manatee,” we might also add “Boaters’ Dream.” This is Old Florida, with southern hospitality, deep history, fun watersports, classic seafood shacks — not just broad sandy beaches, though they have those, too. Crystal River is teeming with wildlife, parks and preserves, and a myriad of interconnected waterways stretching seven miles from the Gulf of Mexico.