The National Boating Safety Advisory Council has unanimously approved a resolution urging the U.S. Coast Guard to require pleasure boaters operating more than 3 nautical miles offshore to carry an emergency locator beacon (ELB). As an alternative for those staying between 3 and 20 nautical miles offshore, the council recommends a VHF-DSC radio with integral … Read more
Fishing the Cape Cod Canal: Early-Morning Topwater Striper Action Years of fishing the Cape Cod Canal taught me an odd skill: I can set an alarm for any minute—2:37, 3:11, 1:55—and wake up five minutes before it goes off. It’s a defensive habit developed from sleeping beside a patient, understanding partner. My subconscious knows that … Read more
The call of the oceanYou can take the woman out of the sea, but you can’t take the sea out of the woman.Linda Greenlaw – first introduced to readers in Sebastian Junger’s book “The Perfect Storm,” and the 2000 film of the same name – shares her return to bluewater fishing at age 47 in … Read more
Grand Banks 42 Europa: A Classic Trawler Reimagined for Comfortable Cruising Designed by Ken Smith, the Grand Banks 42 is a recognized classic in the world of trawler yachts. Built with a workboat-inspired profile, a sturdy wheelhouse and an aft cabin in its original form, the 42 served as a foundation for the Europa variant. … Read more
Kadey-Krogen 40th Anniversary Rendezvous: Owners Gather at Fort Adams, Newport More than 180 Kadey-Krogen owners converged on Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island, to celebrate the builder’s 40th anniversary. The event brought together 185 enthusiastic attendees and 38 Kadey-Krogen yachts for a weekend of friendship, storytelling and commemorating a brand known for seaworthiness … Read more
A successful one-design racing class depends on a boat that fits local waters, is reasonably priced to build and maintain, and—most importantly—is fun and competitive to sail. The Wianno Senior meets all of these criteria. A 104-year-old gaff-rigged sloop with timeless lines, it combines grace with performance and has become one of the longest-lived one-design … Read more
Simrad BSM-3 Broadband Sounder with CHIRP: Deep-Water Performance and Modern Controls The Simrad BSM-3 broadband sounder with CHIRP delivers reliable deep-water sonar performance and practical control options for recreational and professional boaters. Engineered to reach depths up to 10,000 feet, the BSM-3 offers features that enhance target definition and bottom discrimination while remaining straightforward to … Read more
Anna Tunnicliffe Takes Bronze in Laser Radial World Championship Anna Tunnicliffe, a member of the U.S. Sailing Team AlphaGraphics from Plantation, Florida, battled a week of challenging wind and swell to earn the bronze medal at the 2009 Laser Radial World Championship in Karatsu, Japan. The ISAF Sailing World Cup leader delivered a consistently strong … Read more
iPhone Man Overboard App from Intelligent Maintenance Intelligent Maintenance offers a simple, focused iPhone app designed to help in man overboard (MOB) situations. The app provides an immediate way to mark a MOB location, see precise coordinates, and follow directional guidance back to the point where a person went overboard. It is intended as a … Read more
Fort Lauderdale Marinas and Docking Options Slips and docking options in Fort Lauderdale range from private rental docks tucked behind waterfront homes to well-known resort marinas that can accommodate most yachts. Whether you are arriving for a day visit, planning a longer stay, or preparing for tropical cruising, the area offers a wide variety of … Read more