Getting the Most from Your Radar — Seminar at CruiserPort University Eric Kunz, a leading expert in marine electronics and senior product manager at Furuno USA, will join the CruiserPort University faculty at the Newport International Boat Show to present “Getting the Most from Your Radar.” Kunz will bring Furuno’s latest solid-state Doppler radome, the … Read more
The 450 Sundancer is Sea Ray’s third model in its next-generation coupe-style sport yacht lineup. Compared with the earlier 450 introduced in 2009, this new 450 is a foot longer and noticeably beamier, giving it greater interior volume and a more comfortable, livable layout. “With today’s boaters, it’s all about interior volume and space that’s … Read more
What drives someone to become a helicopter rescue swimmer varies from person to person. For me, the answer was surprisingly simple: I liked the idea of an uncomplicated, meaningful day. When someone asked, “What did you do today?” I could say, “I went out with my team and brought people home.” That immediate, tangible reward—helping … Read more
Setting out from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 2018, Jeff Bolster and his wife, Molly, hoped to circumnavigate on their Valiant 40. After port calls in the Caribbean, Panama, the Galapagos, French Polynesia, the Cook Islands and the Kingdom of Tonga, they were in New Zealand waiting for South Pacific cyclone season to end when COVID-19 … Read more
Beluga Whale Wearing “Property of St. Petersburg” Harness Befriends Norwegian Fishermen A white beluga whale turned up alongside a Norwegian fishing vessel last week, drawing attention not only for its cheerful behavior but for the unusual harness it wore. The harness bore the marking “Property of St. Petersburg,” a detail that immediately raised questions about … Read more
About 15 years ago, Tom Fote welcomed the Jersey Coast Anglers Association’s early support for offshore wind in New Jersey. As the association’s legislative director since 1992, Fote has long been the voice for recreational anglers, navigating the complex meetings and competing interests that accompany renewable energy planning. Back then, wind power looked like a … Read more
Understanding Amp-Hours and Battery Capacity on Your Boat Amp-hours on board are the marine equivalent of kilowatt-hours in your home: they measure how much current you draw over time. When planning a boat’s electrical system, the two critical factors are the amount of current each device consumes and how long each device runs between charging … Read more
Monhegan Light — A Watercolor by Doug Brega Against a crisp Maine sky of whites and blues, white clapboard houses and weathered red roofs stand in quiet contrast, their silhouettes punctuated by the bell of the Monhegan lighthouse. In his painting Monhegan Light, contemporary American realist Doug Brega captures not only the physical details of … Read more
Tideline 35: Carolina-Inspired Power Catamaran by Ullberg Yacht Design Power catamarans have long been prized for their smooth ride, stability in big water and efficient performance. Yet many traditional designs have carried a look some boaters find ungainly or unrefined, which has limited their broader appeal. Tideline Boats aims to change that with the Tideline … Read more
John Burgess and The Landing School: A Lifetime Shaped by Boatbuilding When John Burgess graduated from college in 1970 he chose to postpone joining the family business and instead took a practical job at Rumery’s Boatyard in Biddeford, Maine. That first position awakened a deep passion. Burgess remembers taking home blocks of wood on weekends … Read more