Drifters and Zulus: Christopher Blossom’s Sea-Washed Tribute to 19th-Century Fishing Boats Wind and wave send a double-ended, lug-rigged fishing boat plunging through white-capped rollers off the coasts of northern England and Scotland. In the painting, the crew are moments away from setting a mile-long net and working the tide — resuming the age-old rhythm of … Read more

Boat Restoration Projects: Two Different Refit Stories Boat restoration projects differ widely. Some vessels need only updated systems, fresh paint, or rewiring, while others require a complete rebuild from a bare hull. Two examples—the 1994 Marlin 350-SF and a 1970 Formula 233—illustrate how refits can vary in scope, time, and complexity. The Marlin 350-SF that … Read more

Silent 62 3-Deck: Silent-Yachts Launches New Solar Electric Catamaran Silent-Yachts of Fano, Italy, has announced the launch of its first Silent 62 3-Deck, a solar electric catamaran that advances the brand’s emphasis on efficient, long-range electric propulsion. The new model builds on the company’s established 60-series platform while introducing a larger battery architecture, higher-density thermal … Read more

Yacht Week in Croatia: How MBA Students Turn a Week at Sea into a High‑Value Networking Event For many people, spending a week aboard a yacht is the ultimate vacation. For a growing number of MBA students from top business schools, that week has become a modern rite of passage and an intense networking opportunity. … Read more

What to Do If Hurricane Florence Damaged Your Boat As Hurricane Florence subsides and waters begin to calm, boat owners understandably start assessing the condition of their vessels. If your boat was in the path of the storm, it may have escaped with little or no damage, or it may have sustained anything from minor … Read more

Sensible Cruising Designs by L. Francis Herreshoff: A Timeless Look at Practical Yacht Design A classic volume by L. Francis Herreshoff entertains with elegant lines, candid prose and plain common sense. Sensible Cruising Designs, first published in 1973 by International Marine, collects Herreshoff’s plans and essays and showcases the clarity and practicality that made him … Read more

PlanetSolar Completes 12,500-Mile Expedition Along the Gulf Stream Framed beneath London’s iconic Tower Bridge on Aug. 31, the world’s largest solar-powered boat, PlanetSolar, concluded a 12,500-mile, 156-day voyage to gather scientific observations along the Gulf Stream. The expedition combined cutting-edge renewable energy technology with oceanographic research and public outreach, stopping in major coastal cities to … Read more

Shamrock V: The Living Link to 1930s America’s Cup and J Class Heritage Few yachts preserve a direct, sailing connection to the golden age of ocean racing like Shamrock V. Built to the J Class rule and launched for the 1930 America’s Cup challenge, Shamrock V remains one of the most significant and best-preserved examples … Read more

Bertram Unveils New 58-Foot Convertible Inspired by Iconic 54 Bertram Yachts of Fort Lauderdale has announced a new 58-foot convertible that follows the company’s recently revived 35-foot model. Construction on the 58 is scheduled to begin in June, with a planned launch in late 2017. The new convertible draws heavily on the pedigree of the … Read more

The Western Flyer: Rescuing a Literary and Scientific Icon What appeared at first glance to be nothing more than an abandoned, deteriorating workboat on Swinomish Indian Reservation land in Washington state turned out to be a vessel with deep literary and scientific significance. The 76-foot boat, known to many as Gemini and long showing peeling … Read more