When people think about West Coast boatbuilding, images of California’s fiberglass heyday or the cold, deep waters of Puget Sound might come to mind. But tucked into Canoe Bay on Portland, Oregon’s Hayden Island—near where the Columbia and Willamette rivers meet—is a lesser-known but well-respected boatyard: Schooner Creek Boat Works. The yard is a full-service … Read more

Hinckley Talaria 43: A Fresh Take on the Down East Express I recently toured a full-scale mock-up of Hinckley’s new Talaria 43, which is expected to debut in the coming spring or summer. The T43 blends generous social spaces with comfortable overnight accommodations, offering a refined balance between day-cruising conviviality and true cruising capability. The … Read more

TerraLUX Tactical 3 LED Flashlight TerraLUX’s Tactical 3 is a precision-engineered LED flashlight designed for demanding, rugged use. Built from hard-anodized aluminum and fitted with a tempered-glass lens, the Tactical 3 combines durable construction with a compact, practical design. The light is rated IPx8 and is specified to survive four hours of continuous submersion at … Read more

Beneteau Flyer 32 The Beneteau Flyer 32 joins the builder’s outboard-driven dayboat lineup, which already includes a 23-foot model. Measuring 32 feet, 8 inches overall with an 11-foot beam, the Flyer 32 is driven by twin 350-hp outboards and benefits from Beneteau’s Air Step 2 hull ventilation system for improved efficiency and acceleration. Beneteau reports … Read more

Sail Scene New York’s Capozzi comes up short in Osprey Cup The 2008 Rolex Osprey Cup, one of only two ISAF Grade 1 women’s match racing events in the United States, was contested October 22–25 at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida. Italy’s Giulia Conti captured the title, defeating Debbie Capozzi of Bayport, New … Read more

Like many who move to Oriental, N.C., Michael and Diane Paling were drawn by the sailing. Their town sits amid eight navigable creeks at the confluence of the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound, with easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Local sailors often say Oriental is the northernmost place in the United States where you … Read more

Community Boating Center: How New Bedford’s Youth Find Confidence on the Water In 1995, social worker JoAnn Tschaen visited seven children living in a hot, crowded tenement in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Once a thriving whaling and manufacturing town, New Bedford had experienced severe economic decline. Job losses in manufacturing led to increased poverty and rising … Read more

Manufacturers are raising the bar on power The horsepower race is intensifying as Mercury and Seven Marine introduce some of the most powerful four-stroke outboards available this year. These new engines push performance, efficiency and engineering in ways that will influence boat design and buyer expectations for years to come. Mercury expanded its Verado lineup … Read more

November Boating and Fishing in the Northeast: Tips, Spots, and Tactics While many boaters have already put their vessels away for the season, November still offers excellent opportunities for those willing to wait for calm weather. The trick is being ready: late-season fishing often comes in short windows between fall storms. When the forecast clears, … Read more

Hardware and software makers are expanding their toolbox, pushing marine electronics into new frontiers. As trends multiply, so do the solutions. At the larger scale, stand-alone multifunction displays are taking up more real estate at the helm. At the smaller scale, smartphones and tablets have become central navigational and entertainment devices. Manufacturers are responding by … Read more