Quarken 35 Cabin: A Minimalist Offshore Cruiser from Finland Quarken Boats of Finland has introduced the 35 Cabin, a minimalist, sleek offshore cruiser designed for comfortable day trips and short overnight adventures. At 35 feet overall length (LOA) with an 11-foot beam, the Quarken 35 Cabin combines a compact profile with roomy, weatherproof accommodations for … Read more

With Lake Macatawa behind us, we clear the channel and enter Lake Michigan. A light breeze and calm seas make for a pleasant summer morning. Sunlight burns through the low cloud cover, highlighting the sand beaches and rolling dunes along the shoreline and turning the Holland Harbor Lighthouse—known locally as “Big Red”—into an even more … Read more

Freeman 40: A Sleek Power Catamaran That Marries Style and Function At this year’s Miami International Boat Show I came across a power catamaran that stands out for its lines and presence: the Freeman 40. Its sharply raked bows and reverse sheer give the boat an athletic profile uncommon among many current catamaran designs, immediately … Read more

Summer Nationwide Crackdown Nets 322 Boaters for Boating Under the Influence Marine law enforcement agencies across the United States arrested 322 vessel operators for boating under the influence (BUI) during a three-day, nationwide enforcement and awareness campaign this summer. The concentrated effort aimed to reduce alcohol- and drug-related incidents on the water, increase public awareness … Read more

The Norway maple in my yard looked ready to fold in the next 55-knot gust, its top-heavy crown threatening the second-story roof. Meanwhile, my boat, the very thing my gut had told me to haul out before this weather hit, creaked and swung on two sets of dock lines a long way offshore, anchored in … Read more

C-Map Genesis Edge: Advanced Mapping Tools for Anglers C-Map’s Genesis Edge is a mapping subscription service designed for anglers who want more detailed, customizable maps of their favorite waters. The service delivers specialty map layers that go beyond basic depth contours, including bottom-hardness and submerged-vegetation layers that help reveal bottom composition and plant cover—two factors … Read more

Onne van der Wal — Photograph and Technical Details Photographer: Onne van der Wal Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIIShutter speed: 1/640sAperture: f/5.6ISO: 200 This photograph originally appeared in the July 2011 issue. Onne van der Wal’s image demonstrates careful attention to exposure, motion control, and depth of field—elements that are central to strong maritime and … Read more

Recent Responses from Across the Nation Reef Collision: 47-Foot Alden Picnic Boat Watch Hill Reef, Watch Hill, Rhode Island On July 3 at approximately 1 p.m., a 47-foot Alden picnic boat struck Watch Hill Reef near Watch Hill, R.I., and began to sink. According to Don Rich, president of TowBoatU.S. in Mystic, Conn., the vessel … Read more

Midsize power cruisers often represent the best compromise for many boaters: manageable handling, comfortable accommodations for a couple, useful features, and reasonable fuel consumption. Their smaller size reduces maintenance effort while still offering offshore capability or relaxed coastal cruising. Below are four recent midsize power cruisers that deserve attention — each with a different focus: … Read more

After 28 months of lawyers vs. lawyers, February’s high-tech battle of the billionaires will finally pit sailors against sailors If the prolonged legal battles have made the America’s Cup seem dull, it’s time to pay attention again. The match is scheduled for February 8–12 in Valencia, Spain, and America’s challenger, BMW Oracle Racing (BOR), brings … Read more