Nordic Tugs has introduced an updated version of its popular 39-footer, now featuring a lower-profile flybridge with a redesigned helm and an intuitive joystick-style docking control. The new silhouette reduces windage and enhances the sightlines from the pilothouse and bridge. “We have always been known for the great view from our flybridges, and with this … Read more
If you head to Maine by boat, a lobster roll is practically required. Cruise to Philadelphia and you’ll tie up and grab a cheesesteak at Pat’s or Geno’s. On Chesapeake Bay, the Maryland-style crab cake is a perfect excuse for a day on the water. Food and boating have long been natural companions, and that … Read more
Power Catamarans Are Becoming the Top Choice for Bareboat Charters Owners of runabouts, sailboats, fishing boats and midsize motoryachts are increasingly contacting bareboat charter companies with a specific request: power catamarans. These twin-hulled vessels are drawing attention as an ideal option for vacationers who want more space, comfort and versatility while cruising. “The power catamaran … Read more
On June 1 the Atlantic hurricane season began, the red snapper season opened, and the Deepwater Horizon well continued to discharge massive quantities of oil into the Gulf of Mexico—more than a half-million gallons a day at that time. Charter captain Mike Eller tracked daily updates as the spill and the expanding no-fishing zone inched … Read more
Four beloved maritime and adventure books have been reissued in thoughtfully produced paperback editions, each featuring a new celebrity introduction. These reprints bring classic narratives and practical guides back into circulation, updated with contemporary context and curated extras to help modern readers connect with historic voyages, seafaring skills, and underwater imagination. Bloomsbury Publishing has released … Read more
National Coast Guard Museum: Preserving Heroism, History and Innovation at Sea On Feb. 18, 1952, a brutal nor’easter split two oil tankers, Fort Mercer and Pendleton, off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The dramatic rescue of 70 men from both ships — and, in particular, the daring 32-person rescue led by Boatswain’s Mate First Class Bernard Webber … Read more
Antares Yachts Offers Factory Pickup with Cape Horn Delivery Experience Antares Yachts, an Argentine builder of 44-foot sailing catamarans, is promoting a distinctive delivery option that combines hands-on experience, expert seamanship, and technical backing. Buyers who choose to collect their Antares 44i directly from the factory can opt to sail south around Cape Horn accompanied … Read more
Photos by Alison Langley Nathaniel S. Wilson: Preserving Traditional Sailmaking in East Boothbay, Maine Overlooking the harbor at East Boothbay, Maine, Nathaniel S. Wilson Sailmaker Inc. has spent decades producing sails using time-honored, hands-on techniques. Now in its 37th year, the loft continues to cut and hand-sew woven sailcloth the same way Wilson learned during … Read more
Book recommendation for marine and engine enthusiasts: Consider the 2008 Devereux Books release by Stan Grayson (priced at $36.95), an accessible and richly illustrated examination of the engines that powered traditional vessels. This book offers a detailed, reader-friendly overview of the people, companies and machines that kept boats moving through the age of internal combustion … Read more
Photo by Todd Gipstein Camera: Nikon D300 New London Ledge Lighthouse, Groton, Connecticut July 2014 issue New London Ledge Lighthouse: A Photographic Perspective This striking image by Todd Gipstein captures the New London Ledge Lighthouse off the coast of Groton, Connecticut, with clarity and an eye for composition. Shot with a Nikon D300, the photograph … Read more