Brian Perry Perry’s Boat Repair, Portland, CT Proper boat painting begins long before the spray gun comes out: roughly 80 percent of a successful paint job is preparation. Many owners try to save money by handling prep themselves, and in some cases that can be a smart way to reduce cost. However, hull filling and … Read more

Sara Faulkner likes to call herself a “real-life Valley Girl from L.A.,” but her résumé tells a much more complex story. During Hurricane Katrina she and her aircrew rescued 48 people in a single night. She was also the first woman to graduate from the U.S. Coast Guard’s Rescue Swimmer School and was nominated by … Read more

Regal 38 XO — A New Benchmark in Outboard-Powered Sport Yachts The outboard revolution in recreational boating shows no sign of slowing down, and Regal’s new 38 XO is a clear example of that momentum. Introduced at the Miami International Boat Show in February, the 38 XO is Regal’s largest outboard-driven model to date and … Read more

Man Rescued After Attempting Ocean “Run” in Human-Size Hamster Wheel Last Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a beach near St. Augustine, Florida, after a man attempting to cross the ocean inside a large, human-size wheel-like vessel washed ashore. The device, described by onlookers as a “hydro pod” or a floating hamster wheel, drew … Read more

Boat Electrical Maintenance: A Practical Checklist for Safe, Reliable Power Maintaining your boat’s electrical system is essential for safety, reliability and preventing costly failures. Regular inspections and a small kit of spare parts and tools will keep you afloat and reduce the risk of fires, corrosion and loss of critical systems. The following checklist summarizes … Read more

The Other Side of the Ice: A Family’s Northwest Passage Odyssey Sprague Theobald’s memoir, The Other Side of the Ice: One Family’s Treacherous Journey Negotiating the Northwest Passage, recounts an 8,500-mile bluewater voyage that becomes a personal and familial crucible. Published by Smith Publicity and available in hardcover and Kindle editions, the book follows a … Read more

Life rafts are the last resort when everything else on board has failed. Except for a sudden catastrophic hull breach or an uncontrollable, fast-spreading fire, boarding a life raft usually means that mistakes were made, opportunities were missed, and in many cases the decision to abandon ship came too late. Choosing a life raft over … Read more

Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover: A New Single-Level Dayboat with Cabin Comfort There is nothing quite like a rush of sea air on a hot summer day, and Formula’s latest addition to its Super Sport Crossover lineup is designed to deliver exactly that experience. The new Formula 380 blends high-performance deep-V hull characteristics with comfortable … Read more

Rule Charge N’ Flow Portable Pump Kit: A Compact, Award-Winning Solution for Marine and General Pumping Needs The ITT Corporation Rule Charge N’ Flow Portable Pump Kit, winner of an NMMA Innovation Award, is a compact, rechargeable submersible pump designed for a wide variety of on-board and outdoor tasks. Built with versatility in mind, this … Read more

What is it really like to go cruising—exploring coastlines, rivers and bays, dropping anchor in one harbor after another, and living by the rhythms of wind and tide rather than traffic lights? What is it like to follow migrating birds south, to wake without a dock to return to on Sunday night, or, for that … Read more