Sunstream Introduces the T-Canopy for Freestanding Boat Lifts Sunstream has expanded its lineup of boating accessories with the new T-canopy designed specifically for use with the company’s freestanding boat lifts. Built to give boat owners reliable protection while the vessel rests on the lift, the T-canopy guards against rain, sun, bird droppings and airborne debris. … Read more

Inshore AMT Jacket — Bearing Ocean Wear Collection Designed for the active sailor, the Inshore AMT jacket is a standout piece from Bearing’s Ocean Wear Collection. The collection focuses on comfortable, lightweight garments that provide reliable protection against the elements while allowing freedom of movement during inshore sailing and dayboating. The Inshore AMT blends functional … Read more

Cat Family Sailing La Vagabonde is a popular sailing vlog that chronicles the global voyages of Riley Whitelum, Elayna Carausu and their son Lennon aboard their Outremer 45 catamaran, La Vagabonde. The couple began cruising together more than five years ago, originally sailing a Beneteau Cyclades in the Mediterranean before moving up to the larger … Read more

Titanic II: Clive Palmer Reveals Plans for a Modern Replica Last spring, Australian businessman Clive Palmer attracted worldwide attention with an ambitious proposal: to create a near-replica of the legendary RMS Titanic. On Tuesday, Palmer publicly revealed the detailed design for “Titanic II,” a modern reproduction he intends to build in China and operate under … Read more

The Long Way Home: How the Tall Ship Europa Sailed 10,000 Miles During the COVID-19 Lockdown This is not how the voyage was meant to unfold for the Dutch barque Europa and her crew. In the southern summer of 2020 they had planned to continue west across the Pacific—visiting Easter Island, Tahiti and Tonga on … Read more

Lagoon 400 Catamaran: A Practical, Two-Person Sailing Cruiser The Lagoon 400 is a thoughtfully designed cruising catamaran intended for comfortable two-person sailing while also accommodating family or guest cruising with three- or four-cabin layouts. Its design emphasizes easy handling, good ventilation throughout the living spaces, and intuitive access to the key working areas on board. … Read more

Understanding the Local Notice to Mariners and Missing Navigation Buoys Right now, as you read this, dozens of navigation aids shown on charts are either missing or not where they should be. Between Eastport, Maine, and Shrewsbury, New Jersey, at least 40 buoys are completely missing and about 109 are reported “off station” — present … Read more

Chinese White Dolphins in Hong Kong: A Pandemic Respite Amid Long-Term Threats Chinese white dolphins, commonly called pink dolphins for the pale pink hue they can take on in warm waters, are native to Southeast Asia and are deeply associated with the waters around Hong Kong. These charismatic marine mammals attract public interest and conservation … Read more

Marine propulsion has changed dramatically over the past 60 years. In the early 1960s the sterndrive was a fresh innovation, a 100-hp Kiekhaefer Mercury was the top outboard, and diesel inboards commonly belched soot. Today’s marine engines are cleaner, quieter, more fuel-efficient and far more powerful than anything a boater of that era could have … Read more

About 10 percent of FLIR Maritime’s annual revenue is allocated to research and development, and a significant portion of that budget goes to on-water testing. Most marine engine and electronics manufacturers operate their own test boats. In a two-week span I boarded two such vessels: a 54-foot test platform owned by Cummins and a 42-foot … Read more