Orca Attack Sinks Polish Tour Yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar On October 31, a sailboat transiting the Strait of Gibraltar was attacked by a pod of killer whales (orcas). According to accounts of the incident, the animals repeatedly rammed the vessel for roughly 45 minutes, concentrating their efforts on the steering gear. The sustained … Read more

ePropulsion X40: A 60-HP-Equivalent Electric Outboard with 40 kW Continuous Power Marine electric propulsion specialist ePropulsion has launched the X40, an electric outboard motor delivering 40 kilowatts of continuous power — roughly equivalent to a 60-horsepower gasoline outboard. The X40 is aimed at boaters looking for a powerful, low-noise, low-maintenance alternative to internal combustion engines … Read more

Helmsman Trawlers Announces New 38 Sedan, Based on the Popular 38 Pilothouse Washington-based boatbuilder Helmsman Trawlers has announced plans to build a new 38 Sedan derived from their well-regarded 38 Pilothouse. With an overall length of 40 feet, 10 inches and a beam of 13 feet, 11 inches, the 38 Sedan brings a more traditional … Read more

Nuova Jolly Prince 33 Center Console: A Spacious 32-Foot RIB Italian builder Nuova Jolly Marine, in collaboration with designer Matteo De Francesco, introduces the Prince 33 Center Console, a new addition to the Prince Open series. Measuring 32 feet overall with an 11-foot beam, this rigid inflatable boat (RIB) emphasizes usable deck space and passenger … Read more

Jacksonville Beach Sailboat “Aquilon” Washed Ashore; Owner Given Derelict Vessel Notice On October 23, 2023, Luke Rehberg was returning to his home port in Jacksonville, Florida, after attending the Jacksonville Sea & Air Show when his 40-foot Hughes Boat Works sailboat lost power and its anchor failed roughly a quarter mile from shore. Forced to … Read more

19th-Century Boat Unearthed During St. Augustine Roadwork During routine road construction in downtown St. Augustine, Florida, a backhoe operator uncovered an unexpected discovery: a plank of wood embedded in the mud while digging a trench for a storm water pipe. Work stopped immediately, and Dr. Sam Turner, the archaeologist from Search Inc. who was on … Read more

Grady-White Canyon 386: Spacious Center Console Built for Fishing and Comfort North Carolina builder Grady-White introduced the Canyon 386 at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Building on the company’s Canyon line that includes the flagship Canyon 456 and the Canyon 376, the Canyon 386 uses a generous 13-foot, 2-inch beam to deliver notably … Read more

Many new boats will appear at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Below is a curated overview of notable models making their U.S. or world debuts, highlighting key features, layouts, performance claims, and standout equipment. Wellcraft 355 and 435 Wellcraft has expanded into adventure cruising with the new 355 and introduces the larger 435 … Read more

Offshore Sailing Expands to Key West as Part of Its 60th Anniversary Year To mark the start of its 60th anniversary year, SAIL magazine spoke with Beth Oliver, Vice President and Director of Sales & Marketing, about a major expansion: Offshore Sailing will open a new instruction location at Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina … Read more

Decommissioned Offshore Oil Rigs as Unexpected Marine Habitats Juvenile rockfish, white anemones, mussels and silver jack mackerel have colonized the offshore oil platform known as Holly, turning the idle structure into a thriving marine community. Holly has been shut down since 2015, and over the years the platform’s legs and subsea structure have been slowly … Read more