Our boating community can be part of the solution because we are informed, engaged, and willing to speak up. Green practices are rapidly becoming the norm in many parts of society. For boaters, that shift is overdue and welcome: it’s the responsible choice, it aligns with contemporary values, and it may be essential to preserve … Read more

Race to Alaska (R2AK): The Ultimate Human- and Wind-Powered Endurance Challenge The Race to Alaska, known widely as R2AK, is an endurance event that calls to sailors, paddlers and adventurers who seek a raw, self-reliant challenge. The basic rules are intentionally simple: teams must travel without the aid of an engine, rely on human power … Read more

Bayland Marina Reopens with Upgraded, Storm-Resilient Facilities Destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008, Bayland Marina on Upper Galveston Bay outside Houston officially reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 5. The reopening marks a major milestone for Baytown residents and local boaters who relied on the marina as the area’s primary waterfront facility. “People in … Read more

Mystic Seaport to host WoodenBoat Show The 19th annual WoodenBoat Show will be held June 25–27 at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut. This three-day celebration of wooden-boat culture will display vessels of all sizes and styles—classic and contemporary, power and sail, as well as rowing and paddling craft. The event features live demonstrations and hands-on … Read more

The cruiser had twin 5.7‑liter engines, and the Connecticut owner enlisted friends to help winterize it. They did many things correctly, according to marine mechanic Erik Klockars, but they made a critical mistake. Although they used plenty of antifreeze, they didn’t realize the engines’ raw‑water thermostats were preventing antifreeze from circulating through the blocks and … Read more

274 Series LED Tunnel Lights with Distinct 3‑D Tunnel Effect Anderson Marine Division has expanded its decorative lighting options with the new 274 series LED Tunnel Lights. Designed as a compact, 2‑inch round grommet‑mounted light, this model emphasizes visual appeal by producing a striking 3‑D tunnel effect in its illuminated face. The effect is the … Read more

Deltaville Waterfront Home on Jackson Creek — 123 Feet of Bulkheaded Shoreline The boating lifestyle drew Bobby and Bonnie Weis to Deltaville, Virginia, the self-proclaimed “Boating Capital of the Chesapeake.” In 2006 they built a comfortable, well-appointed three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home on Jackson Creek that embraces waterfront living and entertaining. Now, preparing to relocate to Cape … Read more

Y721: The Largest Sailing Yacht Rolled Out by Oceanco Oceanco, the Dutch superyacht builder, last week rolled out what is being described as the largest sailing yacht in the world. Registered during construction as Y721, the 417-foot sailing yacht emerged from its shed in Zwijndrecht, near Rotterdam, and was transferred by barge to Alblasserdam where … Read more

Jody MacDonald and the Last Ocean-Swimming Elephant: A Story of Adventure Photography and Conservation Adventure photographer Jody MacDonald spent a decade living at sea, sailing around the world aboard a 60-foot catamaran while co-owning an international kiteboarding expedition business. Her life on the water gave her rare access to remote places and wildlife, and it … Read more

Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw Loads 1,300 Christmas Trees for 2012 Chicago Christmas Ship Celebration The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw loaded 1,300 Christmas trees onto the ship at its home port in Cheboygan, Michigan, in preparation for the 2012 Christmas Ship celebration. The operation brought together Coast Guard personnel and local volunteers … Read more