Navigation in the fourth dimension DIMENSION: C-MAP’s new 4-D electronic charting software introduces time as the “fourth dimension,” bringing chart updates and route planning to a new level. According to Jeppesen Marine, the software will be updated two or three times a year—more frequently than competing navigation software—ensuring charts, hazards and routing data remain current. … Read more

CONNECTICUT BROKER FOR VICEM Turkish builder Vicem Yachts has appointed a new Connecticut dealer this spring. Vicem is known for hand-crafted, stylish motor yachts ranging from 34 to 150 feet, with models that span sportfishing boats to comfortable cruisers—the 58 Classic Express is a representative example. The company emphasizes traditional workmanship blended with modern systems … Read more

The Pacific Northwest is a region of dramatic beauty and equally formidable conditions. Rocky shorelines, hidden logs and remote anchorages—many reachable only by boat—demand vessels that are sturdy, seaworthy and practical. Long rainy seasons and chilly temperatures make an enclosed helm essential for comfort, while long distances between ports reward boats with generous fuel capacity. … Read more

HydraSports 5300 Sueños — Largest Production Center Console HydraSports Custom has unveiled its largest production center console to date: the 5300 Sueños. Measuring 52 feet, 11 inches in length overall with a 13-foot beam, the 5300 is a substantial step up from the builder’s previous flagship and is designed to deliver long-range capability, offshore seakeeping … Read more

The Pilgrim: Dana Point’s Beloved Tall Ship Sinks at Its Berth The Pilgrim, the full-scale replica of the brig made famous in Richard Henry Dana’s maritime memoir Two Years Before the Mast, sank at its berth in Dana Point Harbor after listing to starboard over the weekend. The vessel has been an iconic presence at … Read more

Glider Yachts Launches Funding Round for SL24 Sports Limousine British builder Glider Yachts has opened a funding round for its newest Sports Limousine, the SL24. The company positions the SL24 as a high-performance, comfortable yacht that blends speed with refined onboard comfort. According to Glider, the model is powered by four common-rail diesel engines and … Read more

Anna Tunnicliffe Wins Laser Radial Gold at Hyères ISAF Sailing World Cup US Sailing team AlphaGraphics member Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, Fla.) claimed another major international victory in the Laser Radial, taking gold at the Hyères regatta in France. The event, held as part of French Olympic Sailing Week and the ISAF Sailing World Cup circuit, … Read more

I recently accepted an invitation from my Patagonian neighbors to visit their daughter, who lives on the island of Chiloé across the Gulf of Corcovado, the channel that separates the island from mainland southern Chile. I have known Mónica since she was a girl, so it was a pleasure to spend time at her home … Read more

It was pitch black. My hands, the saloon and the cockpit all smelled of diesel. Outside, the wind screamed as Aretha, our 53-foot sailboat, slid from one wave into the next. Whitewater swept across the lifelines and filled the cockpit; we were drifting sideways. Aretha was hove-to, a deliberate sailing position that reduces motion while … Read more

Seven Essential Books on Boating Safety and Survival I used to be a voracious reader. From my mid-twenties through the end of my Coast Guard career in 2013 I averaged about a book a week. I expected retirement to give me even more time for reading, but somehow I’ve let that habit slip. The truth … Read more