gunkholing
/ˈɡʌŋkˌhoʊlɪŋ/
noun
- The activity of cruising or exploring in a small boat, especially to shallow or remote anchorages for recreation.
- We spent the weekend gunkholing along the coast, discovering hidden coves.
- Their summer vacation was all about gunkholing in the San Juan Islands.
- Gunkholing is popular among sailors who enjoy quiet, off-the-beaten-path destinations.