At first glance, Richie Moretti doesn’t look like a celebrity of sea turtle conservation. Short in stature and wearing blue jeans, his dark hair tied in a thin ponytail, he could blend into any crowd—except the one gathered on a bright, breezy Saturday at Higgs Beach in Key West, Florida. Locals and visitors have come … Read more

NOAA Announces Voluntary Vessel Speed Restriction East of Boston to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales Following sightings of an aggregation of North Atlantic right whales from a Boston-area beach on April 9, 2020, NOAA Fisheries established a voluntary Dynamic Management Area (DMA) east of Boston. The DMA is in effect through April 24. Boaters are … Read more

Boat Insurance Shortages in Florida Are Stalling Sales Curtis Stokes, a Fort Lauderdale broker, spends a lot of time politely delivering unwelcome news to prospective buyers. Many callers begin conversations eager to purchase a boat, but shift quickly to frustration when told the first step is securing insurance pre-approval. “People hang up on me. They … Read more

Yacht Seized in Ensenada: Owners Get ‘Avatar’ Back After Nearly Four Months Carol Brooks Parker and her husband Mike were relieved when their 64-foot bluewater power cruiser Avatar was finally returned to them, but they remain puzzled about why Mexican authorities impounded the boat last November. The Steve Dashew–designed aluminum cruiser was held at Marina … Read more

Clipper Race Founder Orders Full Investigation After Death of IchorCoal Crew Member Clipper Round the World Race founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has ordered a full investigation into the death of IchorCoal crewmember Sarah Young, who was swept overboard shortly before midnight on April 1. The incident occurred in heavy seas and 35–40 knot winds as … Read more

How Grady-White Invented the Walkaround: The Story Behind the 204-C Hatteras Overnighter In January 1974, at the Chicago Boat and Sports Show, two Grady-White executives noticed a striking new boat design that would change the company’s lineup and influence small-cabin boat design for decades. Eddie Smith, Grady-White’s president, and Wiley Corbett, the general manager, were … Read more

JellyFish JF-3 Galaxy Multiband Waterproof Antenna The JellyFish JF-3 Galaxy is a compact, multiband, IP67-rated antenna designed to combine GPS, cellular (2G, 3G and 4G) and Wi‑Fi reception into a single, durable package. Built with marine and mobile applications in mind, this antenna delivers broad coverage in a small footprint, making it a practical choice … Read more

Nothing on the water is more dangerous than an unexpected person overboard. While medical emergencies and hull leaks are common, going over the side remains the deadliest boating accident. If the U.S. Coast Guard is called to search for a missing person, the odds are grim: there’s roughly a 40% chance the person will never … Read more

Wasque 32: The Classic Martha’s Vineyard Fishing Boat When fishermen aren’t trading stories about fish, they usually talk about boats — the gear, the design and what works best for the local water. That was especially true in the 1960s on Martha’s Vineyard, where David Thompson and his fishing companions spent as much time discussing … Read more

“One, two, three, four…” A chorus of voices rises across the water as the good ship Epic fights the ebb in the narrow cut between the Old Alcohol Plant and Indian Island. Eight young sailors pull in unison, cedar oars bending under their combined effort as they push toward the far shore and relief from … Read more