WoodenBoat Show Returns to Mystic Seaport Museum: A Celebration of Classic Craftsmanship The largest gathering of wooden boats in New England makes its annual return to one of the region’s most beloved summer harbors. The Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut, will host the 31st annual WoodenBoat Show from June 23 to 25. The event … Read more

Dayboats are increasingly popular as busy families and active boaters realize they can enjoy a full day of cruising, watersports and social time without committing to an overnight trip. A capable dayboat concentrates comfort, practical storage and performance into a single, easy-to-manage craft. While dayboats come in many sizes and price points, three new open … Read more

New England anglers have long prized fall for striped bass, but June can be the most rewarding month to chase linesiders. Unlike the fall run—where nor’easters can scatter schools and shift their route—spring and early summer offer steadier conditions. Returning fish are hungry and aggressive, found from tidal rivers and bays to beaches, rips and … Read more

The Viking Marine Group has been a dominant force in the powerboat world for decades, especially in the luxury sportfishing segment. As a global leader in semi-custom yachts—with roughly 4,000 boats delivered to date—the New Jersey-based builder has consistently pushed the pace of innovation. With the rapid rise of its center-console line, Valhalla Boatworks, observers … Read more

Mercury Racing V10 400R: A High-Performance Outboard Built for Speed Fifty years after Kiekhaefer Mercury launched its Mercury Hi-Performance division as a dedicated marine racing center, the brand has evolved into Mercury Racing — a specialist offshoot of Mercury Marine focused on high-performance propulsion. Much like AMG’s relationship with Mercedes, Mercury Racing operates as a … Read more

Stepping into the main salon of the new Aquila 42 Yacht at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, the first impression was unmistakable: space. The interior felt more like a waterfront condo than a typical 42-foot boat. The living, dining and galley areas provide far more volume than a comparable monohull, and that generous interior … Read more

It took years of boating experience for Geoff Stone to be ready for that mid-March day at sea: aboard his 45-foot Leopard sailing catamaran, Rolling Stones, and well over halfway through a 3,150-mile Pacific crossing from the Galapagos to the Marquesas. The Wisconsin native had been around boats since childhood, waterskiing from the age of … Read more

The newly named Taam Ja, a 900-foot-deep blue hole discovered off Mexico’s eastern coast, has captured scientific and public attention for its scale and geological significance. The name Taam Ja comes from the Mayan language and translates to “deep water,” a fitting description for a near-vertical marine sinkhole that plunges far below the surrounding seafloor. … Read more

NorthCoast Boats 415HT Sportfishing Pilothouse: New Flagship Launching This Fall Rhode Island builder NorthCoast Boats has announced the upcoming launch of its new flagship model, the 415HT Sportfishing Pilothouse, scheduled for this fall. The model is described as a 41-foot pilothouse that measures more than 46 feet when engines and bracket are included. Powered by … Read more

Discovery of the Submarine Defender in Long Island Sound In 1907, millionaire engineer and designer Simon Lake built a submarine initially intended to win a U.S. Navy contract. Although Lake did not secure the Navy contract, he redesigned the vessel and renamed her Defender. The submarine was never sold, remained in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and was … Read more