On April 6, 2019, many older GPS receivers faced a potential problem that could affect their ability to report accurate position and time. The issue is not a hardware failure so much as a limitation in the way early GPS firmware recorded dates. That limitation can lead to incorrect dates displayed by the unit, unexpected … Read more

Communicating with Crew: Clear Words Save Lives “Hey, captain, sorry to wake you. The latest weather came in, and I thought you might want to take a look at it. If you have a chance—just looking at the forecast and our track line. Thought you might want to take a look.” Those words were spoken … Read more

Dave Gerr — Director of the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology Naval architect, yacht designer, and educator known for diverse work ranging from ultralight racing sailboats to large aluminum motoryachts. Dave Gerr is the director of the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology and a respected naval architect and yacht designer. His career spans an unusually … Read more

Cruising guide author Donald Street enjoys a cult following — meet him and you’ll see why Donald M. Street Jr. has become a fixture in the cruising community, admired as much for his practical knowledge as for his blunt, opinionated style. At the Annapolis sailboat show he demonstrates how his persona and work—cruising guides, charts … Read more

Rolex Women’s Match Racers Duel Off St. Pete The 2009 Rolex Women’s Match, hosted April 9–12 by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, delivered competitive, tactical racing and highlighted top female match-racing talent. Genny Tulloch of Tiburon, California, led her team to victory in the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Grade 3 event, earning a prominent win … Read more

Jury in Australia acquits a welder but convicts his boss for the tragedy that claimed four lives An executive at an Australian boatbuilding company has been convicted of manslaughter in connection with the 2002 sinking of the racing yacht Excalibur, which lost its keel and capsized, killing four crew members. Alexander Cittadini, a director at … Read more

Sport S3116s Underwater LED Light for Small and Medium Fishing and Cruising Boats Designed specifically for small to medium fishing and cruising vessels, the Sport S3116s underwater LED from OceanLED delivers powerful illumination and features meant to improve night fishing and enhance onboard visibility. Producing 9,800 lumens, this compact underwater fixture is marketed toward boaters … Read more

MAS Products Introduces Bio-Solv: 100% Biodegradable, Corn-Based Solvent for Surface Preparation MAS Products has launched Bio-Solv, a fully biodegradable, corn-derived solvent designed as an alternative to traditional solvents such as acetone or xylene for cleaning and preparing surfaces prior to painting or applying epoxy coatings. Bio-Solv is positioned for users who need a reliable cleaning … Read more

Dee Caffari and Anna Corbella Complete Barcelona World Race, Set Historic Records British skipper Dee Caffari and Spanish co-skipper Anna Corbella crossed the finish line of the Barcelona World Race on Wednesday aboard their IMOCA-class yacht GAES Centros Auditivos, each securing a personal milestone and a place in sailing history. For Dee Caffari, this finish … Read more

Back Cove Downeast 37: Five-Day Review and Cruise Report My family and I spent five days and four nights aboard Back Cove’s new Downeast 37, cruising from Portland, Maine, to Newport, Rhode Island, with stops in Kennebunkport, North Weymouth, Plymouth and Falmouth, Massachusetts. This extended cruise gave us a deeper understanding of the boat’s capabilities … Read more