In late 2019, residents along North Padre Island, Texas, began calling the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network to report a dolphin they feared might be trapped. For weeks the same animal was seen repeatedly in a small, isolated cove—an unusual location for a wild dolphin. Concerned locals and rescuers kept a close eye on the … Read more

The Sailing Museum Opens in Newport’s Historic Armory On a clear May day in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the public opening of The Sailing Museum inside the old Armory on Thames Street. The nonprofit museum, created as an educational showcase for the sport and culture of sailing, welcomed donors, community leaders … Read more

Why Lake Champlain Is an Ideal Summer Cruise Alternative It’s summer on the East Coast: hot, humid and prime boating season. Many skippers instinctively think of New England’s coastal towns for summer cruising, but if you want cooler air, clear freshwater and fewer crowds, consider Lake Champlain. This long, narrow lake between New York and … Read more

MJM 42: A New 46-foot, 8-inch Downeast-Style Performance Cruiser for Couples MJM has introduced the MJM 42, a new performance-oriented cruiser measuring 46 feet, 8 inches overall with a generous 12-foot beam. Built in North Carolina, the MJM 42 blends classic Downeast styling with modern systems and multiple propulsion options to suit a variety of … Read more

Many powerboat cruisers operate their vessels at speeds and loads well below what engine manufacturers expect. To maximize fuel efficiency, owners often run at displacement speed—typically less than 1.34 times the square root of the boat’s waterline length—which requires low rpm and often loads the engine at less than 25 percent of its capacity. While … Read more

Readers’ Favorite Waterfront Restaurants: Memorable Dock-and-Dine Spots We recently asked readers to share the locations of their favorite waterfront restaurants (“Best Dock & Dines,” July), and the responses painted a vivid picture of why eating by the water remains one of boating’s greatest pleasures. Below are reader-recommended spots and practical perspectives on what makes a … Read more

Silent 60: A Quiet Solar-Electric Catamaran — Sea Trial in Fort Lauderdale I was standing with my back to the helm, talking with a colleague, when Capt. Kyle Miller eased the new Silent 60 away from the Fort Lauderdale dock. I didn’t realize we were underway until I turned and watched the shoreline sliding past. … Read more

Two Boaters Rescued After Runaway Center Console Near Brant Rock Beach Two people were rescued off the coast of Marshfield, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, July 5, after their 24-foot center-console boat began spinning uncontrollably in what rescuers described as a “circle of death” less than a mile from Brant Rock Beach. A local fisherman first noticed … Read more

Boating over the Fourth of July weekend means far more boats, swimmers and activity on the water than usual. Increased traffic raises the risk of collisions, falls overboard and other hazards, so careful preparation and constant vigilance are essential for a safe holiday. Below are 12 practical boating safety tips from the Water Sport Foundation … Read more

Ellen: Record-Breaking Electric Ferry Demonstrates Viability of Battery-Powered Shipping A fully electric ferry designed to showcase the potential of battery propulsion has set a new distance record for a single charge. Finnish supplier Danfoss Editron, which provided the electric drivetrains and propulsion motors, reports that the ferry Ellen completed a special voyage that established the … Read more