Drone Captures Unforgettable Close Encounter with Blue Whale off San Diego Drone footage taken on June 19 shows a blue whale calmly swimming alongside a small vessel off the coast of San Diego. The video was recorded by Domenic Biagini, owner and operator of Gone Whale Watching, who says the whale approached the boat without … Read more

Solo Atlantic Crossing: Argentine Sailor’s 85-Day Voyage Home When 47-year-old Argentine sailor Juan Manuel Ballestero found himself stranded on a Portuguese island after the Covid-19 pandemic forced international flights to stop, he faced a difficult choice. He could remain where he was—on a scenic island that had largely escaped the pandemic and aboard his 29-foot … Read more

A controversial Federal Communications Commission decision, released during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, has raised serious concerns about the future reliability of GPS equipment used by millions of Americans. BoatU.S., the country’s largest advocacy, services and safety organization for recreational boaters, warns that the ruling could undermine navigation and safety systems across many … Read more

East Coast Community Cleanup Launches as a Virtual, Week-Long Effort On Wednesday, June 24, organizers launched the first East Coast Community Cleanup, a regional effort to remove trash from waterways and public natural areas along the eastern seaboard. The kickoff was hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams and brought together Save the Sound, Future Frogmen, and … Read more

Kathy Sullivan Becomes First Woman to Reach the Ocean’s Deepest Point Kathy Sullivan, who first made history in 1984 as the first woman to walk in space, has added another landmark achievement to her career. In a recent dive to the Challenger Deep—the deepest known spot on Earth—Sullivan became the first woman to reach the … Read more

Gill Classic vs Kynance Sunglasses: Polarized, UV-Protective, and Designed for Life on the Water When choosing sunglasses for boating or coastal activities, protection and performance are essential. Gill’s Classic and Kynance sunglasses deliver both polarization and reliable UV protection, making them strong contenders for anyone who spends time on the water. Beyond basic protection, Gill … Read more

Brechin Morgan’s Suzanne: A Wooden-Hull Oyster Boat on Long Island Sound In this evocative oil painting, Brechin Morgan captures the wooden-hull oyster boat Suzanne as she works the waters of Long Island Sound out of Bridgeport, Connecticut. At first glance the scene reads as calm and almost photographic: a quiet sea, steady light, and the … Read more

Look back through the history of watercraft—tall ships, dugout canoes, fishing dories—and you’ll find moments when a single innovation changed how we travel and work on the water. From sails to steam, each leap improved speed, range or convenience. Today, a new shift is reshaping many designs under 30 feet: the widespread adoption of modern … Read more

A barracuda glides past our catamaran as we lie at anchor. It’s a blistering day in Bimini, and the fish seems to be seeking shade between the Leopard 53 Powercat’s two hulls. In the distance, a lone sea turtle breaks the surface in intermittent breaths. The water is so clear that every movement is visible, … Read more

“Social distancing” has entered our everyday vocabulary, and one of the safest, most restorative ways to practice it is by heading out on the water. The Northeast and New England coastlines offer many anchorages that are ideal for socially distanced boating—fresh sea air, dramatic scenery, and the choice to encounter as many or as few … Read more