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

Ah, the charms of San Francisco Bay: bright sun, glinting water, steady breeze, a trimaran and a simple wing. If you remember the last America’s Cup, you might picture high-adrenaline foiling at 40 knots. This is a different story. There’s no blistering speed, no grinding, no foils, no helmets or body armor, and no billionaire … Read more

Newport International Boat Show: Boater Education and New Products Mark a Safer Season Good news arrives just ahead of this year’s Newport International Boat Show: many boat buyers are becoming better, more confident boaters. That trend matters because it directly affects safety on the water and the overall boating experience as the season moves into … Read more

Somewhere in the vast Southern Ocean, a solo sailor sends out a desperate call for help after the keel falls off his ocean racer and the hull begins to take on water. His boat is compromised and the situation is urgent. Many miles ahead, another competitor—riding the crest of a deep ocean depression in 35- … Read more

IMIS Corp. About IMIS Corp. IMIS Corp. is a marine insurance broker focused on helping boat owners secure the right coverage for their vessels. We work with a wide range of carriers and underwriters to tailor policies for pleasure boats, cruisers, fishing vessels, and more. Our goal is simple: provide clear, practical insurance solutions backed … Read more