Coast Guard Aircrew Rescues Crew of Motor Vessel “Just Lookin” Off South Carolina Coast Early Monday morning, Coast Guard Sector Charleston in South Carolina received an urgent distress call at 4:22 a.m. from the motor vessel Just Lookin. The vessel’s crew reported that their boat was taking on water and that radio communications had failed. … Read more

Two Australian Fishermen Survive Boat Sinking, Crocodile Encounter and Four Days in the Bush Two men fishing on the Daly River in Australia’s Northern Territory have been described as “extremely lucky” after surviving a sudden boat sinking, an apparent crocodile encounter and four days in the bush before being found by another boater. The pair … Read more

Fort Pierce, Florida, is classic center-console territory. The town’s inlet offers easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream, where anglers chase sailfish, dolphin, snapper, grouper, tuna and other popular table fish. The inlet’s sandbars attract weekend boaters, and the historic downtown fronts the Intracoastal Waterway, a convenient route for boaters making day … Read more

Virgin Atlantic Challenger II: Richard Branson’s Record-Breaking Transatlantic Boat and Its Revival Long before Sir Richard Branson climbed roughly 53 miles above Earth for a brief suborbital flight aboard Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, he was making headlines on the ocean. In 1986, Branson and his team set a transatlantic speed record, crossing the Atlantic in just … Read more

What we’re watching Surf’s upFew places capture the imagination of ocean lovers and adrenaline seekers like Nazaré, a coastal village on Portugal’s North Atlantic shore. At first glance the town is quietly picturesque, but each winter Praia do Norte (North Beach) becomes the stage for some of the planet’s most spectacular big-wave surfing. A dramatic … Read more

Demand for Multiboat Charters Surges as Boaters Seek Safer Group Vacations As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to influence travel choices, charter companies report a notable increase in multiboat charters. Families, corporate groups and event planners are turning to clusters of boats—often five or more—to enjoy time together while maintaining a private, open-air setting that reduces … Read more

Instructional Charters in High Demand as Boaters Seek Practical On-Water Training Instructional charters — weeklong trips that combine cruising with hands-on training — are experiencing a notable surge in popularity. Both novice and experienced boaters are signing up in large numbers, creating strong demand for instructors and training-equipped vessels across Florida, the Bahamas and the … Read more

Bastø Electric: The World’s Largest Electric Ferry Now in Service in Norway If you thought large vessels couldn’t go electric, think again. Earlier this year the Norwegian government put into service what is currently described as the world’s largest electric ferry, marking a significant milestone for battery-powered shipping. Key specifications The ferry, named Bastø Electric, … Read more

Hinckley 35 Review: A Modern Outboard Dayboat Blending Tradition and Performance On a bright late-summer afternoon in Newport, Rhode Island, the harbor hums with activity: tourists stroll the waterfront, shipyard crews detail and varnish yachts, and weekday boaters steal a few hours to enjoy the water. The air is humid and the breeze light after … Read more

Vic Porter, Visionary Founder Behind Formula Boats, Dies at 90 Vic Porter, the serial entrepreneur best known for building Formula Boats into a leading name in recreational boating, died on Sunday in Decatur, Indiana. He was 90 years old. Porter’s career in the boating industry spanned more than six decades and left a lasting mark … Read more