Marine scientists from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego have identified what appears to be a major underwater toxic waste site off southern California: roughly 25,000 barrels detected near Catalina Island that may contain the insecticide DDT. The discovery, based on surveys using underwater drones and sonar mapping, suggests … Read more

How Onne van der Wal Keeps His Propeller Free of Marine Growth with Propspeed Keeping a propeller free of barnacles and other marine growth can make a noticeable difference in a boat’s performance and fuel efficiency. For photographer and sailor Onne van der Wal, the solution has been Propspeed, a foul‑release coating that prevented buildup … Read more

Peter Warner: Sailor, Rescuer, and the Man Who Found Six Shipwrecked Boys Peter Warner, the Australian sailor best known for discovering six shipwrecked Tongan boys, died on April 13 after being swept overboard by a rogue wave while sailing near the mouth of the Richmond River in Ballina, New South Wales. A companion who was … Read more

The global shift toward electric propulsion for recreational boats is accelerating and impossible to ignore. In late 2020, Slovenia-based Greenline Yachts partnered to supply boats for the world’s first all-electric charter company on Norway’s Telemark Canal. In Sweden, Candela — a maker of foiling electric boats — teamed with solar-energy provider Nordsol to roll out … Read more

Modifying a Seaview Accessory Pod for Raymarine Instruments on a 1986 Grand Banks 32 While upgrading the flybridge electronics on his 1986 Grand Banks 32, photographer and boat owner Onne van der Wal installed a 12-inch Raymarine Axiom Pro chart plotter and a Raymarine p70s autopilot controller. The p70s fit neatly into the spot where … Read more

How a Cable Seal Solved a Grand Banks 32 Mast Wiring Problem When Onne van der Wal upgraded the electronics on the mast of his 1986 Grand Banks 32, Snow Goose, he faced a common but frustrating marine problem: deteriorated wiring and corroded deck sockets. The old radar and anchor-light wiring were twisted and broken, … Read more

Tito Burrito: How a Microchip and Good Samaritans Saved a Dog Found in Delray Beach Waters Tito Burrito is a fortunate dog who survived a frightening episode on the water and was reunited with his family thanks to a timely sighting, a veterinarian scan, and an updated microchip. The incident happened while Tito’s family was … Read more

With the speed and attitude of a blue marlin on the hunt, Valhalla Boatworks has quickly moved from newcomer to a serious contender in the luxury center console market. Launched in late 2019 as a subsidiary of Viking Yachts in New Gretna, New Jersey, Valhalla has expanded its lineup rapidly. In just over a year … Read more

America’s Cup Needs Rules to Put Women on the Boats The America’s Cup remains behind the times on inclusion. At the 36th edition, four teams raced AC75s with 11-person crews — 44 sailors in total — and not a single woman was on board. That stark absence is not only disappointing; it undermines the credibility … Read more

Phoenix 29: Wynne Marine’s Mid‑Sized Deep‑V That Defined an Era Founded in the mid-1960s, Wynne Marine Inc. established itself as one of the most influential independent design houses in the marine industry. Under the direction of competitive raceboat designer and driver Jim Wynne, the firm designed fishing and performance boats as well as luxury yachts … Read more