“It’s the only event in the world where live bands play from the rooftop of a working lighthouse,” says Pamela Setchell, president of the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society (HLPS). This unique celebration returns for its 14th annual performance over the holiday weekend as the Huntington Lighthouse Music Fest. On Saturday, September 2, live bands will … Read more

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its official outlook for the 2023 hurricane season, and the agency expects above-average activity. NOAA forecasts 12 to 17 named storms (sustained winds of 39 mph or higher) for the season. Of those, five to nine could become hurricanes (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher), … Read more

Want to become a smarter, stronger cruiser this fall? Join us in Baltimore for Trawlerfest, an immersive event featuring an extensive in-water selection of new and pre-owned cruising powerboats, the latest marine gear and services, and first-class education and demonstrations. Trawlerfest brings together industry professionals, experienced cruisers, and newcomers in an intimate rendezvous atmosphere that … Read more

NOAA Raises Chances of an Above‑Normal 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season as Atlantic Ocean Reaches Record Warmth NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center issued an early August update to its seasonal forecast, increasing the probability of an above‑normal 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from 30% to 60%. The revision reflects unusually warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures and other factors … Read more

Highfield Boats will introduce up to three new rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) at the upcoming Annapolis and Fort Lauderdale boat shows, alongside a series of refinements to several existing models. The company also confirmed a new partnership with ZeroJet and ePropulsion to expand electric propulsion options across its lineup. These launches and upgrades emphasize Highfield’s … Read more

In 1923, Alvah Goldsmith was a foreman at an auto dealership in Southold on Long Island when he bought a 4-hp Evinrude outboard for personal use. He liked it so much that he wrote to the manufacturer to compliment the motor. To his surprise, company founder Ole Evinrude replied and suggested that if Goldsmith enjoyed … Read more

Panope: Steve Goodwin’s 34-Foot Aluminum Sloop Reborn as a Comfortable Cutter Heeled onto her chine, with a reef in the main and a bone in her teeth, Panope bore down on me. I was drifting in a tiny plastic dink across Mystery Bay with no place to hide, and the 34-foot aluminum sloop—now a substantial … Read more

Nimbus Boats: Midsummer, Manufacturing and the New W11 I lose track of the hour. Is it midnight? Two in the morning? The sun has barely dipped below the horizon and I’m floating off the Swedish coast—not on a boat, but in the water. The water is cold, yet surprisingly comfortable. Nimbus Brand Manager Jonas Göthberg … Read more

Few marine advances in recent years have reshaped boating as dramatically as Volvo Penta’s IPS propulsion. The pod drive’s efficiency and exceptional maneuverability—especially when combined with a joystick—have made docking feel intuitive and almost game-like. IPS helped attract a younger generation of boaters and enabled many owners to move up to larger craft than they … Read more

Bo and Kara Delaney are devoted to their boat. Their ice-blue Swan displays the timeless lines of mid-Atlantic boatbuilding: a sharp entry forward, generous bow flare for big-water handling, a cambered foredeck to shed water quickly, an elegant sheer and a spacious cockpit. The hull was designed to perform in the open seas off Cape … Read more