How 18th- and 19th-Century Whaling Logbooks Are Improving Modern Weather and Climate Research Boaters and meteorologists alike rely on instruments, satellites, and complex models to predict weather, but there’s growing recognition that valuable historical observations are hidden in an unexpected place: handwritten whaling ship logbooks from the late 18th and 19th centuries. These journals, kept … Read more

Port of Egypt Marine in Southold, N.Y., which has been the nation’s longest-running Grady-White fishing and cruising boat dealership for 50 years, has launched the North Fork’s first member-only boating club at its Southold Bay facility. “What sets Port of Egypt Marine’s club apart is our membership structure, the club’s unique Southold Bay location and … Read more

SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 60 feet • BEAM: 16 feet, 7 inches • WEIGHT: 48,500 pounds • DRAFT: 5 feet • HULL TYPE: modified-vee • POWER: twin 725-hp Volvo Penta D8s • SPEED: 29 knots top, 25 knots cruise • TANKAGE: 725 gallons fuel, 260 gallons water, 60 gallons waste • PRICE: $1.575 million • CONTACT: Vicem … Read more

Center consoles have been the dominant trend at boat shows for several years, but dual-console designs are gaining traction—especially when owners want maximum seating and social space. Boston Whaler’s new 320 Vantage is the largest in the builder’s dual-console lineup, joining the 230 and 270 Vantage models. Designed around family time, entertaining and active days … Read more

Alex Ellison: A Young Sailor’s Memoir and Lessons from a Five-Year Voyage It’s rare to meet an author who is still a teenager, but Alex Ellison is an uncommon case. He won’t turn 17 until August, yet he has already lived through an extended, formative journey at sea. Between ages 8 and 13 he and … Read more

Canon EOS-5D Mark II: Image Details and Practical Photography Notes Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II Shutter speed: 1/10 second Lens focal length: 70mm Aperture: f/14 ISO: 400 Originally published in the February 2014 issue Overview This image was created using a Canon EOS-5D Mark II at a shutter speed of 1/10 second, a focal length … Read more

Atlantic Seismic Blasting and Offshore Drilling: Coastal Communities Fight Back For more than four decades, Angela Sanfilippo has led the fight to protect New England’s fishing grounds from industrial development that could harm both commercial and recreational anglers. She first stood up for these waters in the 1970s at age 27 and has continued through … Read more

Ever since I landed my first double-header of 3-pound black sea bass off a jagged rocky ledge well south and east of Newport, R.I., I’ve been surprised by how few anglers target this fish deliberately. A single 3-pounder will hold its ground with a stubbornness rare for that size. Pair two 5- or 6-pound slammers … Read more

Tidewater Boats calls its 3100 Carolina Bay the world’s largest bay boat. After stepping aboard at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show, I can confirm the claim: the 3100 is unquestionably large, and it retains the low freeboard, expansive casting platforms and fishing-focused features that define a bay boat. But it’s also much more than … Read more

Mercury Introduces Four New Engines: 75-, 90-, 115-hp 4-Stroke Outboards and a 4.5-Liter 250-hp MerCruiser Sterndrive Mercury Marine has launched four new powerplants for recreational boating: three compact 4-stroke outboards in 75-, 90- and 115-horsepower ratings, and a brand-new 4.5-liter, 250-hp MerCruiser gasoline sterndrive. The company emphasized that these engines reflect extensive consumer research and … Read more