Living a Dream
Donald Tofias takes the helm at Sparkman & Stephens, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to combine business with a passion for yachting tradition and history.
Made for Millenials
The latest design to come off Sam Devlin’s drafting table was inspired by his desire to create a cool boat that millennials can love.
Captain's Table: Reality Bites
My wife and I commanded the Harbinger from 1994 to 1996.
Language of the Sea
Port and starboard may as well be up and down if you don’t know nautical lingo. Pat Mundus explains the importance of understanding the language of the sea.
Fjord 44 Coupé
Hanse’s angular yet graceful Fjord 44 Coupe has a glass deckhouse that takes the concept of a bright and breezy luxury interior to the next level.
Communicating with Crew: Don’t Let Words Fail
Good communication is important in all walks of life, but it’s particularly important on recreational boats, where the safety of passengers will depend on it.
Is Your Boat's Engine Ready for Winter?
While it isn’t winter yet, it’s certainly the right time to devise a game plan for putting your boat’s engine(s) away for the winter… the right way.
VIDEO: A Tight Fit
Building a wooden boat is a little bit like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Watch as a shipwright uses traditional techniques to install deck planking on the 130-year-old fishing vessel Fremad II. WATCH
129-Year-Old Chesapeake Bugeye Sails Again
Edna E. Lockwood, a 129-year-old Chesapeake Bay bugeye, will relaunch in St. Michaels, Maryland, Saturday after a multi-year restoration effort.
Golden Globe Sailor Susie Goodall Rescued In South Pacific
Susie Goodall, the youngest participant in the 2018 Golden Globe Race, was rescued in the South Pacific by a cargo ship after her boat was dismasted and taking on water.
Can You Tell What’s Wrong With This Gas Pump?
You’ll want to have a closer look at the gas pump next time you fill up your boat at a local filling station.
Microplastics Can Contaminate Scallops in Only a few Hours
Scientists in the United Kingdom have discovered that billions of particles of nanoplastics can collect in shellfish in just six hours of exposure.
Maryland Oyster Population Down By Half Since 1999
When most people think about Chesapeake Bay, crabs and oysters usually come to mind. While blue crab populations have remained relatively stable over the last 15 years, wild oysters are still in trouble.
B&B on the Bay
A 110-year-old lighthouse in the middle of Chesapeake Bay has been converted to a rustic and relaxing B&B.
Cold, Hard Facts
Most of what you know about hypothermia and cold- water immersion is likely incorrect. Mario Vittone separates fact from fiction in his latest Lifelines column.
Travel that Transforms
I got lucky. My first experience on a charter was aboard a classic Trumpy.
Visual Signals are Key for a Rescue at Sea
Visual signals are key for a successful rescue at sea. If you want the Coast Guard to find your crew, think bigger and brighter.
The Power Islands
An Everglades center console with a shallow draft and 45-knot top end turns out to be the ideal platform for exploring the stunning Abacos islands.
Need For Speed
Pim Van Hemmen runs Back Cove’s 34O from one side of New York City to the other, reminiscing about the route he used to sail as a young man.
Dorade
The 52-foot racing yacht Dorade careens in a very stiff following wind on her way to a record performance in the 1931 Transatlantic Race, with the spinnaker sheet led to windward of the forestay and eased out.
Images: Hurricane Michael
When Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle with 150-plus mph winds, a boat warehouse near Panama City collapsed like a house of cards.
Boating Books Review: Timeless Beauty
Whether it’s a beautiful varnished mahogany runabout cutting across a glassy lake or a sleek center console taking on a tumultuous inlet, Chris-Craft boats have an unmistakable look and impeccable style, in large part because the builder has been refining its designs for 144 years.
Mystery of the Mayflower
“Available for Charter: Mayflower, of 180 tons, owners Robert Childe, Thomas Short, Christopher Jones and Christopher Nichols.
Hot Find: McMurdo’s SmartFind G8 AIS Auto Category 1 EPIRB
McMurdo’s SmartFind G8 AIS Auto Category 1 EPIRB is the first of its type to make use of the Galileo Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), a constellation of what soon will be 30 active satellites.
Digital Log: Anglr’s Bullseye
Designed to clip, stick or attach to almost anything, Anglr’s Bullseye lets users capture fishing data.
Pop-Up Light: LED Combination Retractable Bow Light
Made from 316 stainless steel (cap and bezel) and ABS (lens), the LED Combination Retractable Bow Light from Sea-Dog pops up with just a twist of the cap.
Tune In: Polk Ultramarine Complete DSP Sound System
The Polk Ultramarine Complete DSP Sound System from ASA Electronics uses a processor to constantly adjust the music to compensate for ambient noise from wind, water and boat engines.
Stay Connected
Wave WiFi has added 3G and 4G cellular products to its line. These models work with the company’s WiFi antennas, routers and web-based firmware.
Weathered Look
New additions to Gill’s collection of performance gear are the Navigator Jacket—a lightweight, waterproof and breathable piece of outerwear for coastal mariners—and Waterproof Socks, the company’s first waterproof, windproof and breathable socks.
Keep Cool
Webasto’s 115-volt BlueCool S-Series is available in five sizes, and each self-contained unit is designed for boats that are limited in space or onboard power.
Enhanced Target Tracking
Raymarine’s Magnum open-array radar offers enhanced target tracking and image detail in a pedestal built to withstand the marine environment.
RMK Merrill-Stevens Unveils “Today’s Modernized Shipyard” at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
RMK MS is the world’s leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance facility and the first shipyard in Florida, dating back to the 19 century. FLIBS attendees will have the opportunity to meet the expert and friendly team of professionals, tradesmen and craftsmen at the exhibit booth for a visual tour of the equipment upgrades, enhanced shipyard capabilities and modern features and amenities.
Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Center Console Powerboats Now Available in the Northeast
South Florida Performance Boats (SOFLO), Nor-Tech’s largest stocking dealer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has expanded to the Northeast. Now serving customers in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island, SOFLO has boats available for inspection and demonstration, and is able to provide clients with the same concierge-level service they have come to expect from the team at SOFLO.
MAN Engines sets new standard with V12-2000 and V8-1300 yacht engines
The highest power density on the market: MAN V12-2000; the strongest V8 engine in the yacht sector: MAN V8-1300; world premiere at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival.
Island Global Yachting (IGY Marinas) Announces Lease of The 360 Degree “Over-Water” Building In St. Thomas, USVI to a Private Group Planning a Mixed-use, Premier Destination Attraction
The 360 building is located in Yacht Haven Grande Marina and is one of the region's most unique over-water structures granting incredible 360-degree views of Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Centrally located in one of the world's most prestigious super yacht marinas, the 360 building is also within waking distance from the region's busiest cruise ship terminals and the island's historic attractions.