Listening to Coral Reefs: How AI and Citizen Scientists Are Helping Restore Marine Ecosystems Picture a classic submarine movie: sonar pings travel through the water, and sailors strain to hear a single echo that reveals an unseen object. Now imagine combining that principle with modern machine learning—and using it to protect and restore the world’s … Read more

I’m closing in on the Eastern Shore. Northwesterly winds remained steady at 18 to 20 mph, with stronger gusts that at times threatened to bury the bow in the 4- to 6-foot swells that had built across the Chesapeake Bay. The spray from the bow as it split a wave shot up seven feet or … Read more

Federal Government Declares a Dozen Historic Lighthouses Excess Property and Offers Transfers When Race Rock Light emerges on the horizon during a Long Island Sound lighthouse cruise, local historian Robert G. Müller sees more than a picturesque Gothic Revival keeper’s house. He sees 132 years of maritime history: sailors warned away from jagged ledges, the … Read more

Hyatt Regency’s Electric Shuttle “Plug N’ Play” Runs on About $1.50 of Electricity The Hyatt Regency on Goat Island in Newport, R.I., has embraced a green approach to guest transportation. Last July the hotel purchased a 24-foot Endeavour Electric launch to shuttle guests to and from downtown at no charge during the summer tourist season. … Read more

True North 34G: A 34-Foot Cruiser with Diesel-Electric Hybrid Propulsion True North Yachts is developing a diesel-electric variant of its 34-foot cruiser, branded the 34G. The company has begun tooling up production and reports initial interest from several potential buyers. The 34G pairs conventional diesel power with an electric drive system to deliver quieter, cleaner … Read more

Sunstream Introduces the T-Canopy for Freestanding Boat Lifts Sunstream has expanded its lineup of boating accessories with the new T-canopy designed specifically for use with the company’s freestanding boat lifts. Built to give boat owners reliable protection while the vessel rests on the lift, the T-canopy guards against rain, sun, bird droppings and airborne debris. … Read more

Inshore AMT Jacket — Bearing Ocean Wear Collection Designed for the active sailor, the Inshore AMT jacket is a standout piece from Bearing’s Ocean Wear Collection. The collection focuses on comfortable, lightweight garments that provide reliable protection against the elements while allowing freedom of movement during inshore sailing and dayboating. The Inshore AMT blends functional … Read more

Cat Family Sailing La Vagabonde is a popular sailing vlog that chronicles the global voyages of Riley Whitelum, Elayna Carausu and their son Lennon aboard their Outremer 45 catamaran, La Vagabonde. The couple began cruising together more than five years ago, originally sailing a Beneteau Cyclades in the Mediterranean before moving up to the larger … Read more

Titanic II: Clive Palmer Reveals Plans for a Modern Replica Last spring, Australian businessman Clive Palmer attracted worldwide attention with an ambitious proposal: to create a near-replica of the legendary RMS Titanic. On Tuesday, Palmer publicly revealed the detailed design for “Titanic II,” a modern reproduction he intends to build in China and operate under … Read more

The Long Way Home: How the Tall Ship Europa Sailed 10,000 Miles During the COVID-19 Lockdown This is not how the voyage was meant to unfold for the Dutch barque Europa and her crew. In the southern summer of 2020 they had planned to continue west across the Pacific—visiting Easter Island, Tahiti and Tonga on … Read more