What Do They Know About Deception on Board?
Mariners are often labeled superstitious because so many things can go wrong on a boat. I disagree. Boats are inanimate. I’m educated enough to know they don’t respond…
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Sleek Planing Powerboat: A Model of Efficiency
Steve Weiss: A Semiplaning Yacht Designer Focused on Efficiency, Comfort and Quiet Many thoughtful boaters have been searching—sometimes without realizing it—for the right yacht designer to match their…
Shared Adventures: Memorable Getaways for Couples and Friends
Voyaging Couple Helps Cruisers Gain Knowledge and Confidence to Expand Their Horizons John Harries and Phyllis Nickel prefer to call their work and lifestyle “voyaging” rather than “cruising.”…
Rare Whale Species Washes Ashore as Experts Investigate
Rare Beaked Whale Washes Ashore in Wellington, New Zealand A large, unusual whale carcass has washed ashore on the coast near Wellington, New Zealand. Experts believe the animal…
Grand Banks 60 Debuts: First Look at the Trawler
The Grand Banks 60 made an impressive world debut at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in Queensland, Australia. True to Grand Banks heritage, this model blends classic,…
Volunteers to Build Replica of Darwin’s HMS Beagle
The ship will retrace the 1831–1836 voyage that produced the naturalist’s “On the Origin of Species” One of maritime history’s most famous vessels, the HMS Beagle, played a…
30 Years of Off-Grid Cruising
Upgrading Boat Refrigeration: From Block Ice to Solar-Powered 12V Systems Providing reliable refrigeration aboard a cruising boat is a common challenge. Early on, my family made do with…
When Due Diligence Fails: Dealing with Complaints in Paradise
Going offshore in a small boat delivers both deep satisfaction and occasional frustration. Last winter, on a passage to the Caribbean, my wife and I ran headlong into…
Plumbing Failure Sinks $4.5M Yacht in Marina Slip
Nordhavn 75 Expedition Yacht Sinks at Slip in San Jose del Cabo After Failed Tuna-Tube Fitting The Nordhavn 75 expedition yacht Melanie Jeanne sank at its slip in…
Sea Stories: November 2019 Highlights
What We’re Watching Second Wind: The Snoek Refit Many readers of boating magazines will recognize the work of Onne van der Wal. Born in the Netherlands and raised…
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