It is possible to travel by boat along much of the East Coast of the United States without going outside into the Atlantic Ocean. How much of the trip you can make inside depends on your boat.

The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) extends from Norfolk to Miami. It is a protected route that allows vessels with less than 6 feet of draft and up to 65 feet of vertical height to avoid going outside. Albemarle Sound, Pamlico Sound and the Neuse river in North Carolina can be rough; otherwise the route consists of rivers, creeks and manmade cuts and is quite sheltered.

Since there are numerous marinas and yacht clubs along the Intracoastal route, I suggest that you visit our links page for additional information in planning your yachting trip.

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