
Intracoastal Waterway: Routes, Risks and Planning
The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) comprises roughly 3,000 miles of federally maintained channels, canals and protected passages, with segments managed by the U.S.
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The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) comprises roughly 3,000 miles of federally maintained channels, canals and protected passages, with segments managed by the U.S.

The Newport–Nantucket circuit demands precise tidal planning: the typical one-week loop for a Beneteau 42 (5.5ft draught) covers roughly 150–170 nautical miles of coastal passages, shoal banks and narrow channels, and requires daylight transits and contingency plans for weather changes and marina berth availability.