Bruce Kirby, Laser Sailboat Designer, Dies at 92
Bruce Kirby, Designer of the Laser, Dies at 92 Bruce Kirby, the Canadian designer best known for creating the Laser—the single-handed dinghy regarded as one of the most…
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Underwater Robot Camera Captures Elusive Glass Octopus
Rare Glass Octopus Filmed in Deep Waters off the Phoenix Islands A rarely seen glass octopus was recorded on camera by an underwater robot during a 34-day research…
Heart-Stopping Rescue Caught on Camera
Father and Son Rescue Drifts, Recover Unmanned “Ghost” Boat and Save Exhausted Fisherman 40 Miles Off North Carolina On July 5, a routine day on the water turned…
Why Boatbuilding Is Booming: Inside the Industry Surge
The pandemic did little to slow Maine’s boatbuilding industry; if anything, demand has accelerated. A recent tour of six Maine yards revealed packed boatsheds full of new builds…
Reinvented 37: New Designs, Ideas & Innovations
Back Cove Introduces the 372: An Evolution of the Popular 37 Downeast Cruiser Since 2003, Back Cove Yachts has earned a reputation for building practical, attractive Downeast-style cruising…
Build a Lasting Design Legacy
The used-boat market can yield unexpected treasures. Ted Boynton discovered one such find: a neglected racing sloop that became the centerpiece of a restoration project and later a…
Next-Generation Charging Stations for Electric Boats
Lake Tahoe Marina Installs First Marine CCS Electric-Boat Charger in the U.S. In mid-May, Homewood Resort’s marina at Lake Tahoe became the site of a milestone for electric…
The Drop Movie Review: Tom Hardy Crime Drama
Any sailor who has dropped a spinnaker in a close race—whether sailing a small Blue Jay or a grand J-boat—recognizes the electric moment captured in Willard Bond’s watercolor…
Jersey Speed Skiff Review: Specs, Performance, and Photos
The Jersey Speed Skiff: New Jersey’s Compact Speedboat Legend Compact, nimble, and surprisingly powerful for its size, the Jersey Speed Skiff has earned a reputation as a true…
How to Prepare for a Product Launch
Snow Goose Refit: New Windlass, Mantus Anchor, and Cabin Restoration The original Vetus windlass on Snow Goose, Onne van der Wal’s 1986 Grand Banks 32, had seen better…
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