Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty For those seeking an exceptional waterfront residence, this one-of-a-kind property offers an unforgettable blend of sweeping views, thoughtful design, and premium amenities. Set on one acre with more than 180 degrees of panorama over the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound, the home provides constant maritime scenery—sailboats drift by and dolphins occasionally … Read more

Steve Brady revived fond memories of his youth by restoring a 1974 Sea Ray SRV180 runabout. As a teenager in the mid-1970s, Brady spent summers blasting around Long Island Sound in a variety of powerboats. One of his favorites was an 18-foot Sea Ray runabout he drove with reckless enthusiasm. “It was silly kid stuff,” … Read more

Brechin Morgan: A Life at Sea and the Art Born from a Global Voyage In 1998, 51-year-old artist and sign painter Brechin Morgan departed from Block Island, Rhode Island, aboard his 27-foot Pacific Seacraft cutter, Otter, intending to circumnavigate the globe. Almost five years later he returned to his Milford, Connecticut home, having completed a … Read more

The sharp scent of fiberglass resin hangs over Steiger Craft, a compact four-acre collection of sheds in Bellport, New York, located on the site of a former wholesale bakery. Alan Steiger, 66, the baker’s grandson, runs the yard today and is helping preserve one of the last boatbuilding shipyards on Long Island. With the Scopinich … Read more

Tunnicliffe and Hutchinson Earn US Sailing’s 2008 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman Honors US Sailing has named Anna Tunnicliffe and Terry Hutchinson its 2008 Rolex Yachtswoman and Yachtsman of the Year in recognition of their exceptional competitive accomplishments on the water during the 2008 calendar year. Terry Hutchinson: From America’s Cup to TP52 World Title Terry … Read more

Aquabotix Introduces the AquaLens: A Portable Underwater Viewing System for Recreational Boaters Aquabotix, a company entering the recreational marine equipment market, has introduced the AquaLens, a compact underwater video system designed for boaters who want a simple, hands‑on way to see what’s happening beneath the surface. Lightweight and portable, the AquaLens is intended to be … Read more

A decade ago, extended ocean passages were most commonly the realm of retirees: couples with time, savings and the health to spend months or years aboard exploring distant horizons. Today that profile has broadened dramatically. Jenny Stern, marketing director for Nordhavn, says the roster of owners making serious ocean crossings now includes a much wider … Read more

Father of the 8-year-old killed in a collision on San Diego Bay calls dispositions to date ‘disappointing’ The court-martial for the Coast Guard petty officer who was piloting a patrol boat involved in a fatal collision on San Diego Bay in 2009 was scheduled to begin in early March. The crash claimed the life of … Read more

The first time I sight-cast to a cobia I was aboard a 25-foot center console in the Lower Chesapeake Bay with Capt. Ben Shepherd. He was a young captain then, and I was an aspiring outdoor writer discovering a relatively new fishery. We left Lynnhaven Inlet and ran to Thimble Shoal Channel, where Shepherd invited … Read more

Magonis Wave e-550: A Compact Electric Outboard for Quiet Cruising The Wave e-550 is the debut model from Magonis, a Spanish‑Italian boatbuilder that unveiled the 19‑foot electric outboard at the Venice Boat Show in May 2021. Headquartered in Barcelona with production in Sabaudia, Italy, Magonis aims this compact cruiser at owners who want a modern, … Read more