You don’t need to wear out your knees and backside scrubbing real teak anymore. Synthetic or faux teak offers the look and secure footing of traditional teak without the relentless upkeep. It’s easier to clean, resists instant graying, and won’t stain after the occasional spilled glass of wine. While not inexpensive, high-quality faux teak typically … Read more

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) will soon present Her Helm, a photographic exhibition by Kristin Rutowski that spotlights the growing presence and leadership of women at the helm across the Chesapeake Bay. Rutowski’s portraits and interviews document women who serve in a wide range of maritime roles—from recreational boaters and charter skippers to tug … Read more

Lester Fagans: The 1959 Flybridge Motoryacht Cover and a Career in Marine Illustration A dramatic 1959 magazine cover by Lester Fagans captures a flybridge motoryacht powering through choppy seas. The image — bold, kinetic and precise — is representative of a long career in marine illustration that made Fagans a respected name in commercial and … Read more

Sport-Brella Beach Chair: Reliable Sun and Wind Protection for Beach Days The Sport-Brella beach chair combines a low-profile folding seat with an integrated umbrella lined with UPF 50+ fabric to help protect you from sun and wind while you relax on the sand. This design keeps you closer to the ground for stability and comfort, … Read more

Breitling Exospace B55 Yachting: A Professional-Grade Regatta Chronograph The Breitling Exospace B55 Yachting is a quartz-powered electronic wristwatch engineered with sailors and competitive racers in mind. Combining a precise chronograph with multiple digital displays and a user-focused interface, the B55 Yachting delivers practical timing tools for regattas and on-deck decision making. Its blend of analog … Read more

When people think about West Coast boatbuilding, images of California’s fiberglass heyday or the cold, deep waters of Puget Sound might come to mind. But tucked into Canoe Bay on Portland, Oregon’s Hayden Island—near where the Columbia and Willamette rivers meet—is a lesser-known but well-respected boatyard: Schooner Creek Boat Works. The yard is a full-service … Read more

Hinckley Talaria 43: A Fresh Take on the Down East Express I recently toured a full-scale mock-up of Hinckley’s new Talaria 43, which is expected to debut in the coming spring or summer. The T43 blends generous social spaces with comfortable overnight accommodations, offering a refined balance between day-cruising conviviality and true cruising capability. The … Read more

TerraLUX Tactical 3 LED Flashlight TerraLUX’s Tactical 3 is a precision-engineered LED flashlight designed for demanding, rugged use. Built from hard-anodized aluminum and fitted with a tempered-glass lens, the Tactical 3 combines durable construction with a compact, practical design. The light is rated IPx8 and is specified to survive four hours of continuous submersion at … Read more

Beneteau Flyer 32 The Beneteau Flyer 32 joins the builder’s outboard-driven dayboat lineup, which already includes a 23-foot model. Measuring 32 feet, 8 inches overall with an 11-foot beam, the Flyer 32 is driven by twin 350-hp outboards and benefits from Beneteau’s Air Step 2 hull ventilation system for improved efficiency and acceleration. Beneteau reports … Read more

Sail Scene New York’s Capozzi comes up short in Osprey Cup The 2008 Rolex Osprey Cup, one of only two ISAF Grade 1 women’s match racing events in the United States, was contested October 22–25 at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida. Italy’s Giulia Conti captured the title, defeating Debbie Capozzi of Bayport, New … Read more