I first noticed the Solara S-250 Coupe at a Miami boat show, tucked into an indoor booth where I had ducked in to escape the heat and grab a lemonade after a morning spent wandering among enormous center consoles. Those larger boats boasted multiple outboards and seating for a dozen thrill-seekers. The area around the … Read more

In Derek Macara’s painting titled Bloodhound, the cutter glides across the clear blue waters off Provincetown, Massachusetts. The composition places Long Point Lighthouse and a small, solitary beach cottage on an otherwise empty shoreline, evoking the quiet charm of Cape Cod’s outer coast. Broad, confidently applied strokes form cirrus and cumulus clouds against a bright … Read more

Alice Kelly Memorial Charity Fishing Tournament Raises Funds for Outer Banks Cancer Support Group The Alice Kelly Memorial is an annual charity angling contest dedicated to raising funds for the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group, a volunteer organization founded in 1989 by Alice Kelly. The group’s mission is to assist local cancer patients by providing … Read more

Tony Soprano’s Famous Sportfisherman — “Stugots” (Now “Never Enough”) — Listed for $299,000 Fans of The Sopranos may remember the 1999 Cape Fear 47 sportfisherman best known on-screen as Stugots. That very boat, now renamed Never Enough, is on the market with an asking price of $299,000. According to the listing broker, this recognizable vessel … Read more

Guide to the Viking Route: High-Latitude Sailing and Ice Navigation Curious about the ocean routes once used by seafaring Norse explorers? The high-latitude passages often called the Viking Route present a distinctive cruising experience. For sailors considering cold-water passagemaking, the Cruising Club of America has published a practical reference titled CCA Essential Passage Guide to … Read more

Powerdock: A Towable Solar Dock for Cleaner Electric Boating The electric boat market is expanding rapidly, and new product concepts are appearing to make boating more sustainable and convenient. One of the more notable entries is the Powerdock from Faroboats, which won recognition at the 2022 Gussies Electric Boat Awards. The Powerdock is a moveable … Read more

SailAhead’s “Take a Veteran Sailing” Returns to Centerport to Support Veterans with PTSD SailAhead, a Long Island nonprofit organization, will host its seventh annual “Take a Veteran Sailing” afternoon on August 13 at the Centerport Yacht Club. The event is designed to raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and veteran suicide, to honor those … Read more

Lewis Pugh’s 315-Mile Swim Aims to Prove the Hudson River Can Be Saved British endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh, 53, has embarked on a bold effort to demonstrate that heavily impacted waterways can be restored. Pugh, who describes himself as a passionate advocate for oceans and rivers, chose the Hudson River for a 315-mile swim to … Read more

Custom Waterfront Residence on Meeting House Creek — 40 Overlook Drive, Aquebogue, NY 11931 Experience refined waterfront living on Long Island’s North Fork with this exceptional custom-designed residence situated on nearly 160 feet of private tidal frontage. Set above Meeting House Creek with deep-water access to Peconic Bay, this home offers expansive water views, thoughtful … Read more

Man and His Dog Rescued After Months Adrift in the Pacific In a dramatic sea rescue, a Mexican tuna trawler discovered 51-year-old Tim Shaddock and his dog, Bella, after the pair had spent two months adrift in the Pacific Ocean. The account highlights how basic survival measures, companionship, and a bit of luck combined to … Read more