Vasa Ship DNA Analysis Reveals Women Among the 1628 Crew and Passengers The Vasa, a Swedish warship launched on August 10, 1628, sank within a mile of leaving Stockholm harbor. Strong winds caused the vessel to capsize and water poured in through open gun ports, making the loss rapid and catastrophic. The dramatic sinking made … Read more

Eight Rescued After Powerboat Takes on Water off Virginia’s North Neck Eight people were rescued from dangerously cold water off Virginia’s Northern Neck after their 50-foot powerboat began taking on water. The incident highlights core maritime safety practices and the essential gear every boater should carry on every trip. When the vessel, Nauti Dream, began … Read more

ReShark and Aquariums Work Together to Restore Endangered Shark Populations Shark populations worldwide are declining at an alarming rate, and one new conservation initiative is taking a hands-on approach to help bring threatened species back from the brink. ReShark, a collaborative conservation effort, partners with aquariums around the globe to incubate, rear and release endangered … Read more

Women Commodores Make History on Long Island’s North Fork On Long Island’s North Fork, women are reshaping the leadership landscape at local yacht clubs. Four of the region’s five clubs—Orient Yacht Club, Old Cove Yacht Club, Shelter Island Yacht Club, and Mattituck Yacht Club—are currently led by women. Alyssa Constant serves as commodore of the … Read more

Sailboat Raindancer Sinks After Collision with Whale; Crew Rescued at Sea On March 13, a group of friends found themselves in a sudden life-or-death situation while voyaging from the Galápagos Islands to French Polynesia aboard the 44-foot sailboat Raindancer. Thirteen days into their crossing, the night was interrupted by a loud “bang.” Rick Rodriguez, the … Read more

Arksen, the British builder known for its Explorer yachts up to 85 feet and the Adventure series of smaller recreational boats, has expanded its lineup with two new models. The Arksen 28 and Arksen 30 join the company’s Adventure range and will both be exhibited at the Palm Beach International Boat Show this week. The … Read more

Palm Beach International Boat Show: Major Debuts and Notable Displays The Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the world’s premier boating events, featuring more than 800 vessels on display and bringing together manufacturers, designers, and boating enthusiasts from around the globe. This year’s show highlights a variety of new models and international debuts … Read more

If you want to know why “super RIBs” are appearing at boat shows and filling marinas across the country—boats with amenities a simple dinghy could never imagine—you have to look back about 40 years, to the era of big hair, VCRs and classic comedies. The transformation of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) from pure utility craft … Read more

Electric Boating Gains Traction: X Shore 1 Shows Practical Range and Sustainable Design About five years ago, Roger Moore, CEO of Nautical Ventures Group, tried to introduce electric boats to customers across South Florida through his dealerships. He admits the first effort “fell flat on our face” because the market wasn’t ready. Today, however, attitudes … Read more

A Time for Going Slow Charles Plueddeman’s piece on the new Mercury V‑10 outboard (“The Power of 10,” February) was informative and timely. One practical point I’d like to expand on concerns slow trolling and the electrical charging threshold of the Navico Fathom e‑power system. The article rightly notes that trolling speeds can fall below … Read more