21 Fuel-Saving Tips for Boaters: Practical Ways to Cut Gas Costs With fuel prices elevated, the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) collected 21 fuel-saving tips to help boaters reduce fuel consumption and operating costs. Some suggestions are familiar, while others may be new ideas to consider. These tips cover actions you can … Read more

X Shore and Aqua superPower Partner to Accelerate Electric Boating Across North America and Europe Norwegian electric boat manufacturer X Shore and marine fast-charger developer Aqua superPower have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding electric boating infrastructure and increasing adoption in North America and Europe. The collaboration brings together an award-winning electric vessel maker … Read more

I have long considered Gardiner’s Bay, at the east end of Long Island, New York, one of the region’s most special cruising grounds. For centuries Native Americans, early colonists, baymen and even pirates recognized its value; today recreational boaters continue that tradition. After sailing these waters for four decades, I still find the bay’s beauty … Read more

Jason and Colleen Scott have a long history of adventurous boating and outdoor life. Two decades ago they built a Tayana 60 together and sailed it along the Southern California coast and into Mexico. Off the water they enjoyed overlanding and camping. About ten years ago, after relocating to the Pacific Northwest, they shifted to … Read more

Managing a dinghy or tender can be one of the more frustrating aspects of boat ownership. I learned that the hard way crossing the Gulf of Maine on a friend’s boat. The sea was calm and weather fine, but our new console RIB was too large to stow on deck, so we towed it. Midway … Read more

John Lennon Found Creative Renewal at Sea Creative block affects artists of every stripe, and John Lennon was no exception. In 1980, after nearly five years of struggling to complete a single song, Lennon turned to a surprising source for inspiration: a sailing voyage. That trip across open water proved pivotal, breaking his long dry … Read more

John Candy and Steve Martin gave us plenty of reasons to avoid planes, trains and automobiles in their 1987 comedy. But they never tried arriving by boat. Cruising into a city by water is often more relaxed—and more scenic—than sitting in traffic or waiting in long airport lines. Instead of staring up between concrete canyons, … Read more

If you spend time on Florida waters, you’ve likely noticed Jupiter boats—their lines are recognizable, especially the gentle reverse sheer that defines the profile. Built in Palmetto, Florida, Jupiter is best known in the Southeast for limited-edition sportfishing boats designed for serious anglers. The brand’s lineup now includes the new Jupiter 40 Center Console, a … Read more

Hacker Boat Company Unveils The Evolution Collection: A Modern Take on Classic Wooden Boats For more than a century, Hacker Boat Company has been synonymous with finely crafted wooden boats. Founded in Detroit in 1908, the builder earned a reputation for classic mahogany vessels and timeless design. Now, in its 114th year, Hacker is introducing … Read more

Penobscot Marine Museum: Preserving Searsport’s Maritime Photographic Legacy In 1900, Captain Lincoln A. Colcord of Searsport, Maine, stands at the taffrail of the 216-foot square rigger State of Maine off the Cape of Good Hope. The ship’s taffrail log—its speed indicator—is spinning rapidly as Colcord drives the vessel hard over towering seas on a voyage … Read more