On any warm summer weekend you’ll find groups of boaters beached, rafted up or anchored at favorite sandbars. From Tice’s Shoals in New Jersey’s Barnegat Bay to Peanut Island in Florida’s Palm Beaches, these impromptu gatherings have become a distinct subculture within the boating community. Almost any boat can join the scene, but some are … Read more

Students Launch Hand-Built Town Class Sailboats on Sebago Lake After nine months of dedicated work, students from The Landing School in Arundel, Maine launched two 17-foot Town Class sailboats on Jordan Bay at Sebago Lake in Raymond, Maine. The boats, built by students as part of the school’s hands-on boatbuilding program, represent the culmination of … Read more

Ship’s Point — Private Waterfront Estate on Trippe Creek and the Tred Avon River Welcome to Ship’s Point, an exceptional waterfront estate where refined craftsmanship meets serene natural beauty. This rare residential property encompasses approximately 13 acres and enjoys a commanding presence at the confluence of Trippe Creek and the Tred Avon River. With roughly … Read more

Apreamare Launches the New Gozzo 38 Cabin: An Overnight Version of the Popular Gozzo 35 Italian boatbuilder Apreamare has launched the first unit of its new Gozzo 38 Cabin, an overnight model developed from the company’s widely admired Gozzo 35. The 38 Cabin expands on the classic Sorrento Gozzo lines while adding additional deck and … Read more

Shelter Island Runabout — 38-Foot Runabout with Outboard Power The Shelter Island Runabout, a distinctive 38-foot design created in the 1990s by singer-songwriter Billy Joel in collaboration with designer Doug Zurn and built by Long Island’s CH Marine, is now offered with outboard propulsion. This classic runabout combines traditional styling with modern outboard power options, … Read more

Washington College’s Idea Works Wins Manned Class at Navy‑Sponsored Electric Boat Competition Washington College’s student team, Idea Works, captured first place in the manned division of the Electric Boat Competition, a program backed by the U.S. Navy and the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE). The victory highlights innovation in electric propulsion and the impact … Read more

Bill Healey Inducted into the MTA/NJ Hall of Fame The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) has honored Viking Yachts cofounder Bill Healey with induction into its Hall of Fame for his lasting impact on the recreational marine industry. A Lifetime of Leadership in Boatbuilding Bill Healey co-founded Viking Yachts with his brother Bob … Read more

Maritimo Black Edition: Upgraded Enclosed Flybridge Models for 2026 Australian boat builder Maritimo has unveiled the new Black Edition package for its enclosed flybridge motoryachts, introducing a suite of design and layout upgrades aimed at improving comfort, style and onboard functionality. Offered as an optional upgrade when ordering certain models, the Black Edition is available … Read more

Maserati Unveils the Tridente: Its First All-Electric Motorboat Italian automaker Maserati has introduced its first all-electric motorboat, the Maserati Tridente, timed to coincide with the brand’s 110th anniversary. The launch marks Maserati’s formal entry into electric marine mobility, pairing the marque’s luxury ethos with zero-emission propulsion technology. Design and Construction The Tridente measures 34 feet … Read more

America’s Cup Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees The Herreshoff Marine Museum and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame have named the 2024 class of inductees. The group includes a journalist, a pit man, a navigator and a genoa trimmer from four different countries: Josh Belsky (USA), Bob Fisher (GBR), Kevin Shoebridge (NZL) and Juan … Read more