In 1960, Cornelius “Connie” Ray partnered with his college friend Arch Mehaffey to enter the fiberglass boatbuilding business. The two men took over an existing operation called Carr Craft — a builder that, at the time, even produced fiberglass coffins — and moved their new venture into an abandoned potato warehouse in Oxford, Michigan. From … Read more

John Gardner Small Craft Workshop at Mystic Seaport — June 6–7 Nearly 100 small boats will gather along the Mystic River in Connecticut for the John Gardner Small Craft Workshop at Mystic Seaport on June 6–7. This two-day gathering brings together boat builders, paddlers, rowers and traditional boat enthusiasts to share boats, stories and skills … Read more

Summertime is prime time for fishing in the cool hours when the seas are calm and the fish are most active. It’s that stretch of sweltering days when you crank up the air conditioning for the drive home and start planning to chase stripers and bluefish at dawn, dusk and through the night. In midsummer, … Read more

SS American Star: A Salvage Tug, a Broken Towline, and an Artist’s Memory A broken towline dangled from the bow of the SS American Star as the ocean liner pitched and rolled in a savage Atlantic storm. The Ukrainian oceangoing tug Neftegaz 67 took a wave over her bow while maneuvering to reattach the tow. … Read more

Two of the major boat-show organizers have introduced mobile applications to help attendees navigate aisles, docks and schedules using smartphones and tablets. Show Management’s MyBoatShow is a free app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices that will officially launch at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, scheduled for Oct. 27–31. The app is built to … Read more

11th Hour Racing Team Holds Off Holcim-PRB in Close Finish from Aarhus to The Hague In a dramatic Leg 6 of the IMOCA circuit, 11th Hour Racing Team, skippered by Charlie Enright, claimed their third consecutive victory in a tight contest that ran from Aarhus, Denmark, to The Hague, The Netherlands. The American entry crossed … Read more

Azura Marine’s Aquanima 40: A Solar-Powered Catamaran Designed for Silent, Emission-Free Cruising All-electric cruising catamarans are gaining traction among owners who prioritize sustainability, quiet operation, and low running costs. Singapore-based Azura Marine recently demonstrated those qualities with a sea trial of its Aquanima 40, the 43-foot catamaran prototype named Solar Eclipse, tested off the coast … Read more

Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw Serves as Chicago Christmas Tree Ship On December 1, the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw took on a special seasonal role, arriving at Chicago’s Navy Pier to offload more than 1,200 freshly cut Christmas trees. Harvested in Cheboygan, Michigan, the trees were brought to Chicago to support a long-standing charitable effort that … Read more

Eastport 32 OBX: A Chesapeake Deadrise with Carolina Sportfish Underbody, Now Available with Outboards The Eastport 32 is immediately recognizable on the water—its classic Chesapeake deadrise profile above a Carolina sportfish underbody gives the boat a distinctive blend of tradition and performance. Until recently, every Eastport 32 left the factory with twin inboard diesels. Company … Read more

Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Receives Homeland Security Grant for Radiation Detection Patrol Boat The Barnstable County (Massachusetts) Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $445,965 Homeland Security grant to purchase and outfit a Safe 31 radiation detection boat. The vessel will patrol the waters around Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, and the grant also covers … Read more