Why a Tanker Appeared to Hover: The Science Behind Superior Mirages Advances in foiling and marine design have enabled boats to rise above the water on hydrofoils, but those craft are still firmly in the airless realm of physics. So when a resident of a hamlet in Cornwall watched what looked like a tanker hovering … Read more
Why I Still Love My Boston Whaler 17 Montauk After a lifetime spent on the water and hundreds of boats seen—from canoes to yachts—one model has always stood out to me for its dependability and practical design: the Boston Whaler Montauk. My pride and joy is a 1985 Boston Whaler 17 Montauk, powered by a … Read more
Cruisers Yachts Debuts the Cantius 42 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Cruisers Yachts introduced the Cantius 42 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in November, extending the brand’s long-running Cantius line with a model that emphasizes roomy interiors and intelligent use of space. Replacing the Cantius 41, the new 42-foot express cruiser … Read more
TerreStar Genus: A Dual-Mode Cell and Satellite Phone Built for Boaters and Outdoor Enthusiasts The TerreStar Genus combines cellular and satellite communications in a single handheld device, delivering a unique option for boaters, skiers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts who need reliable voice and data connectivity beyond traditional coverage areas. Slightly larger than a BlackBerry, … Read more
New $330 Million “18‑Mile Stretch” on U.S. Highway 1 Linking Florida City and Key Largo Is Complete A newly completed $330 million roadway that connects the South Florida mainland with the Florida Keys has reached completion. The project, commonly referred to as the “18‑Mile Stretch,” is a renovated segment of U.S. Highway 1 between Florida … Read more
I have owned a RIB for nearly a decade. I’ve taken it across the Great Lakes, through Chesapeake and Penobscot bays, and even ran it from the Jersey Shore across Raritan Bay to Manhattan on one of the roughest days I can remember—flying off ocean swells, safely landing in the troughs and arriving in the … Read more
South Florida attorney Bruce Marx posted a message on his Facebook page one April, asking friends to share the email addresses of local dockmasters. “It’s time that a marina community watch be established,” he wrote. The post masked how angry he really was. Thieves had removed a Garmin chartplotter from his 31-foot Contender while the … Read more
Bill Boes’ Pedal-Boat Crossing from Bimini to Florida Halted by Severe Storm If not for a violent thunderstorm, Bill Boes of Stuart, Florida, would have completed a record-setting journey by pedal boat from Bimini across the Straits of Florida to South Florida. What began as a determined, human-powered crossing ended when a sudden, savage storm … Read more
Phin Sprague: The Case for Elegant, Serviceable Boat Systems Phin Sprague Jr., a veteran offshore sailor and owner of Portland Yacht Services in Portland, Maine, draws a direct comparison between elegant solutions in geometry and well-executed boat systems. Sprague, a Harvard-educated circumnavigator and founder of the Maine Boatbuilders Show, believes the best systems are those … Read more
Hobie Mirage Sport: A Versatile Polyethylene Pedal Kayak for Fishing, Exploring and More The Hobie Mirage Sport polyethylene kayak is designed for versatility. Whether you want to explore bays and coastal shorelines, target fish from a stable platform, enjoy bird watching in quiet estuaries, or experiment with sailing using an optional rig, the Mirage Sport … Read more