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

Maverick Boat Co. Cobia 277CC — Versatile Center Console for Family and Fishing The Maverick Boat Co. developed the Cobia 277CC with a clear mission: deliver big-water performance and practical features in a manageable center console boat. As director of marketing Charlie Johnson explains, “Deliver big-water performance and features in a manageable package.” That balance—between … Read more

We’ve come a long way from the era of Sir Thomas Lipton at the helm of Shamrock, dressed in a suit and bow tie. Modern America’s Cup yachts demand helmets, body armor and an extraordinary level of athleticism — and courage — from the sailors who race these high‑tech machines. The sport now blends cutting‑edge … Read more