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

On the Water: A Century of Iconic Maritime Photography from the Rosenfeld Collection The Golden Age of Sailing is captured with remarkable clarity in On the Water: A Century of Iconic Maritime Photography from the Rosenfeld Collection. This book, written by Nick Voulgaris and produced in collaboration with the Mystic Seaport Museum, offers a carefully … Read more

As the New England summer winds down, I’m never thrilled about shorter days, cooler weather, and fewer hours on the water in Cappy. Still, I look forward to one reliable silver lining: the chance to plan a boat-show season. Mapping a path through the major East Coast boat shows is one of my favorite off-season … Read more

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