Albin 25: How a Classic Snekke Became the Modern Pocket Trawler In the late 1960s, the rapid adoption of fiberglass construction and compact diesel engines inspired Swedish designer Per Brohäll to reimagine a traditional coastal craft known as the snekke. Historically a small wooden displacement boat with an amidships wheelhouse that opened into the cockpit, … Read more

Henri Lloyd Freedom Range: Durable, Breathable Waterproof Outerwear for Marine Use Henri Lloyd’s Freedom Range offers a practical combination of protection, comfort and durability in a package designed for life on the water. The range includes the Freedom Range jacket, priced at $295, and Hi-Fit pants at $235. Both pieces are constructed from TP2 fabric … Read more

Rare Sighting: Pod of Four Orcas Spotted South of Nantucket An aerial survey team working with the New England Aquarium observed a pod of four orcas approximately 40 miles south of Nantucket. Encounters with killer whales in North Atlantic waters are uncommon because the regional population is small, so this encounter was particularly meaningful for … Read more

Saybrook Point Lighthouse: A Sail at Sunset Captured by Loretta Krupinski Bailey In the painting titled “Saybrook Point Lighthouse,” maritime artist Loretta Krupinski Bailey captures a tranquil moment as the sun sinks below the horizon. A schooner and a yawl sail through the last warm light of the day across Long Island Sound, approaching the … Read more

Weego Portable Jump Starters: Compact Power for Boats and Vehicles When a dead battery leaves you stranded on the water, a compact portable jump starter can be the difference between a long wait and getting back underway quickly. Weego Portable Power offers a line of four compact lithium-polymer jump starter batteries designed for boats, cars … Read more

Albemarle Unveils the 45 Carolinian Fish Around Express: New Mid-40-Foot Sportfisher As Albemarle Boats marks its 45th anniversary, the North Carolina builder is expanding its lineup with a new sportfisher: the 45 Carolinian Fish Around Express. Measuring 45 feet overall with a 13-foot, 6-inch beam and a shallow 2-foot, 2-inch draft, the model rides on … Read more

Hell’s Bay Boatworks Introduces the Estero: A Purpose-Built 24’10” Bayboat for Serious Inshore Anglers Hell’s Bay Boatworks, a Titusville, Florida builder known for high-end skiffs, has launched its first bayboat, the Estero. Measuring 24 feet, 10 inches, the Estero was developed in close collaboration with the company’s pro staff and professional fishing guides to refine … Read more

Grand Craft Boats: Reviving Mahogany Boat Tradition on Lake Geneva For Patrick Gallagher, the wooden-boat culture of Lake Geneva carries a powerful nostalgia. As a child visiting the lake with his family, he remembers seeing a single dominant style: the Streblow. Over the decades the lake’s landscape of runabouts has shifted toward modern brands such … Read more

CruiserPort University at the Newport International Boat Show — VIP Seminar Pass & Shared Tickets CruiserPort University, presented during the Newport International Boat Show, offers a curated lineup of in-depth seminars designed for cruisers, prospective boat buyers, and live-aboard sailors. The VIP seminar package includes access to eight classes for $375, roughly a $100 savings … Read more

Boating has always been part of Mike Cantor’s life. Raised in New Jersey, he spent countless summers cruising offshore and still remembers long conversations with his grandfather, a motoryacht enthusiast who owned classic yachts including an Elco, a Trumpy and a 1950s Chris-Craft. Cantor’s father shared that same passion for the water, introducing him to … Read more