Black sea bass are often underestimated among smaller bottom-dwelling species, yet they have earned a loyal following along the U.S. East Coast. Anglers prize them not only because they congregate near docks and artificial reefs or because they eagerly take a variety of baits, but most of all for their table quality. The firm, white … Read more

Prospector at the RORC Caribbean 600: A Firsthand Offshore Racing Account Prospector was carving through the night with 20 knots of wind on her starboard bow. The full moon hadn’t risen yet, and the island silhouette of Redonda Rock—jagged and foreboding—fell away astern as we held our course. I stood on the stern, sheets pulled … Read more

For boaters heading east through Long Island Sound, Plum Island is a familiar navigational landmark. The three-mile-long island sits between Orient Point, New York, and Fishers Island, New York, and is the last prominent feature skippers see before Connecticut’s coastline about 10 miles away. Plum Island Lighthouse, standing since 1869 and listed on the National … Read more

The 34th Norwalk Boat Show & Waterfront Festival returns to Connecticut this September, bringing new attractions, fresh boats and familiar faces from television to the docks. Set for Sept. 24–27 at Norwalk Cove Marina in Norwalk, Conn., the event is positioned as a full weekend for both seasoned boaters and people curious about starting a … Read more

Chesapeake Bay Fishing: Best Targets and Tactics for Late Spring and Early Summer Chesapeake Bay fishing follows the seasons, and late spring into early summer is one of the most exciting stretches of the year. While the Bay supports many native species, it’s the seasonal visitors and returning migrants—striped bass, black drum, red drum, speckled … Read more

Historic Nantucket Lightship WLV-612: Fully Restored, Operational and For Sale The WLV-612 is the second of the 12 Nantucket Lightships built since 1854 and the only one remaining fully operational. Carefully restored and converted into a luxury floating venue, this historic lightship is now on the market and available for purchase or charter. Bill Golden, … Read more

Key Factors to Consider When Negotiating an Inlet Negotiating an inlet safely requires planning, observation, and respect for changing conditions. Many boaters find it easier to leave a harbor through an inlet than to return because, when exiting, the bow faces the open water and you can choose favorable conditions. Before you go out—or before … Read more

Horizon Yachts Infuses a Single 140-Foot Hull Using SCRIMP Technology Horizon Yachts in Taiwan recently demonstrated the capabilities of SCRIMP (Seemann Composites Resin Infusion Molding Process) by completing a single-shot infusion of a full 140-foot hull. While single-shot infusions at this scale are uncommon, the result highlights how modern composite infusion techniques can be applied … Read more

A tour of several winter boat shows offers a clear picture of what today’s boating customers are looking for. While the pool of prospective boat buyers appears smaller than in past years, contracts were still being signed at the shows we visited this season. Attendance at the annual Charleston (S.C.) Boat Show held Jan. 23–25 … Read more

Restored Whiticar 21: A Classic Cold-Molded Dayboat Reborn I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for beautiful small boats. Always have been. The Whiticar 21 is one of those rare vessels that stops you in your tracks — both elegant and unique. Built by Whiticar Boat Works of Stuart, Florida, the Whiticar 21 stands out as … Read more