Xtreme Charge/QuadLink Battery Maintenance and Desulfation System The Xtreme Charge/QuadLink system is a comprehensive battery maintenance solution designed to maintain and desulfate up to four 12-volt lead-acid batteries simultaneously. It is compatible with valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA), absorbed glass mat (AGM) and flooded-cell battery types, making it a versatile choice for marine, automotive, powersports and seasonal … Read more

Coast Guard Schedules Formal Hearing Into Sinking of the Bounty, Feb. 12–21 in Portsmouth, Va. The U.S. Coast Guard has scheduled a formal hearing to investigate the sinking of the tall ship Bounty. The hearing will be held Feb. 12–21 at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Waterfront Conference Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. Investigators will review … Read more

Another season is winding down — boats are being turned over, packed away, winterized and hauled south. At the marina, two old hands wrestle an aging vessel onto a trailer. The helper returns to the slip, kneels to remove the dock lines, turns, and smiles. I study his face: an old Yankee fisherman-farmer who already … Read more

Sailboat Lifted and Recovered After Hurricane Florence Near Wrightsville Beach In the wake of Hurricane Florence, an unusual scene unfolded when a sailboat that had been swept ashore was recovered near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The vessel had been carried inland by powerful storm surge and winds, coming to rest on the grounds of Marine … Read more

Keeping children safe on the water starts with preparation, clear communication, and age-appropriate expectations. Below are 13 practical boating safety tips to protect your kids, make outings enjoyable, and help build lifelong positive experiences with boating. 1) Provide a properly fitted life jacket. Children grow quickly and a life jacket that is too large or … Read more

Bob Apple is the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Volvo Penta North America, based in Chesapeake, Virginia. Before joining Volvo Penta, Apple spent 22 years in the automotive industry, including 11 years with Saturn Corporation where he played a key role in building that new car company. Apple joined Volvo Penta in … Read more

Michael Peters Yacht Design Michael Peters is an internationally recognized yacht designer. His firm, Michael Peters Yacht Design, based in Sarasota, Florida, has produced designs for more than 350 vessels ranging from 20 to 160 feet. Peters’ portfolio spans race boats, luxury yachts, rugged fishing boats and high-performance sportboats, establishing his reputation across both recreational … Read more

Two Right Whales Found Severely Entangled: One Calf Likely Fatally Injured Two separate entanglement incidents involving North Atlantic right whales have raised urgent conservation concerns. On October 11, a whale-watching vessel reported a four-year-old male right whale entangled and visibly injured off Sea Bright, New Jersey. Researchers later confirmed that the whale was identified as … Read more

Saving Thomas Point Lighthouse: A Chesapeake Landmark in Need of Repair Anyone who has navigated the main stem of the Chesapeake Bay just south of Annapolis, Maryland, will recognize the distinctive red-and-white, hexagonal silhouette of Thomas Point Lighthouse. First lit in 1875, this screwpile lighthouse stands as both a navigational aid and an enduring symbol … Read more

Cruising Cuba’s North Coast: Practical Experiences and Tips for Visiting Sailors After making a slow passage along Cuba’s northwestern coast, one correspondent reconsidered plans to continue across the South Pacific. If the short hop a few hundred miles from U.S. shores felt too isolated and demanding, the thought of many more remote islands after a … Read more