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

Westerbeke 8.0 EGTD — Compact 8 kW Marine Diesel Generator The Westerbeke 8.0 EGTD is a compact marine generator rated at 8 kW, built around a 1.3-liter, three-cylinder diesel engine that runs at 1,800 rpm. Its small displacement and compact footprint make it well suited for a wide range of vessels where space is at … Read more

Legacy 12: Tartan Legacy Yachts’ First Mark II Series Motor Yacht Built by Seattle Yachts The all-new Legacy 12 marks the debut of the Mark II Series from Tartan Legacy Yachts. Built by Seattle Yachts’ Marine Manufacturing Group (MMG) and scheduled for launch in late 2024, the Legacy 12 is a compact, capable motor yacht … Read more

THE CODFATHER – Tom Osmers, Vineyard Fisherman and Advocate Tom Osmers, known affectionately across Martha’s Vineyard as “The Codfather,” was a respected fisherman, thinker and outspoken advocate for small-boat sustainable fishing. He championed less industrialized approaches and encouraged fishermen to work cooperatively and responsibly with the island’s marine resources. Osmers was also a familiar voice … Read more