Youth is wasted on the young. We’ve all heard George Bernard Shaw’s words but perhaps didn’t understand them until it was too late. Many years from now, this wisdom will be recalled by Henry Veitenhans, now 17 years old, and his mates River Yearian, 18, Sean Westlund, 18, and Malachi Church, 21, all of whom voyaged to Alaska aboard the good ship Johnny Horten.
Solid-state LCJ Capteurs wind sensors use electro-acoustic transducers to determine the transit time differences among waves induced by air flowing along the orthogonal axes.
Bike Bug’s 7.6-pound GX35 is an improved version of the Aqua Bug trolling motor, marketed as the “world’s first 360-degree inclinable 4-stroke outboard.”
NavPod’s Carbon Series PowerPods are waterproof housings with a high-gloss carbon fiber finish that protect fishfinders and chart plotters.
Fans of the America’s Cup and fine timepieces should check out Panerai’s special edition Luminor Marina 1950 America’s Cup 3 Days Automatic watch.
The new MR450 repeller from Thermacell Repellents establishes a 15-by-15-foot zone of protection from mosquitoes and other flying insects.
The Para-Claw combines a 1½-inch hawkbill blade with a hand-tied bracelet made of 550 parachute cord so the wearer always has a utility knife at hand.
The new three-speed Sirocco II cabin fan is designed for use in tight spaces and has the same mounting footprint as the original Sirocco, which makes it easy for owners of the original model to upgrade.
The PWD-CB1 Alpine ICE (in-cooler entertainment system) allows for hot tunes and cold beverages by combining a 180-watt sound system and a 56-quart Grizzly cooler.
Shakespeare’s WebWatch is a combination Wi-Fi hotspot and high-definition TV antenna for on-board devices.
The VHF 110 and VHF 200 AIS marine radios complement GPSMAP plotters and multifunction displays, as well as integrating with Garmin systems via NMEA 2000.
Designed for small to medium fishing and cruising boats, the Sport S3116s underwater LED produces 9,800 lumens and has a strobe pattern that OceanLED says helps attract fish.
The 4DHC automatic controller from HydroTab is designed to improve boat handling and address the limitations of older trim tab controllers.
Forespar’s PureWater+ potable water filtration system has a patented quick-connect design that allows for filter changes above the countertop.
B&G has introduced the Vulcan 9 plotter for coastal-cruising and club-racing sailboats.
Revere Survival has introduced a Coast Guard-approved life raft, the Revere IBA.
The RL-85-LED-CPR is a waterproof, rechargeable, 25-watt LED spotlight from Larson Electronics.
