The New York Yacht Club has been chasing the America’s Cup since it lost the trophy in 1983. This week the club’s campaign made a small but meaningful advance when American Magic’s AC75, Patriot, opened the America’s Cup World Series in Auckland, New Zealand, with two wins from two races. On the opening day of … Read more

Hot Tub Boat on the Hudson River Imagine trading a shoreline soak for a floating hot tub experience — not beside the Hudson, but directly on it. A new offering from Sea the City puts twin hot tubs aboard a 40-foot catamaran so you can enjoy warm water and skyline views while cruising the river. … Read more

Dan Hansen grew up boating and fishing throughout the Pacific Northwest and knows the region’s unpredictable weather and rough seas well. Summers on Puget Sound shaped his childhood, and after college he and his father bought a 25-foot Bayliner that served him for more than 15 years of fishing and family outings. When it was … Read more

Tom Brady’s New Boat “Viva a Vida” Draws Praise and Criticism NFL quarterback Tom Brady has purchased a custom 55-foot yacht, a metallic-blue cruiser delivered to a St. Petersburg marina and christened Viva a Vida. The name references an environmental organization associated with his wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen. While many fans celebrated the new boat, … Read more

John T. Keenan, 57 — Lifelong Waterman and Essex Marine Group Colleague John T. Keenan, a lifelong waterman whose career and passion were closely tied to the sea, has passed away at the age of 57. Keenan spent decades aboard working vessels and later joined his brother Chris at Essex Marine Group in Connecticut in … Read more

The Robalo R360 is the brand’s largest center-console to date, bringing decades of builder experience into a flagship designed for serious anglers and families who want a capable offshore platform. Robalo has a long-standing reputation for rugged construction and ride quality, and the R360 builds on that legacy with several notable design and comfort upgrades … Read more

Night Navigation and Maintenance: Why Proper Navigation Lights Keep You Safe Offshore The tuna were biting offshore and the boat was loaded with bait, tackle, crushed ice and an eager charter party ready for action. Our plan was to sneak out in the dark and have lines in the water before first light, since the … Read more

Shrink-Wrap Recycling: Building a Circular Economy for Marine Shrink-Wrap What becomes of all that plastic shrink-wrap once your boatyard crew takes it off and you launch in the spring? That’s the central question behind a Rhode Island nonprofit’s effort to change how the marine industry handles shrink-wrap waste. Clean Ocean Access launched its Shrink Wrap … Read more

In offshore sportfishing circles, the 42-foot Merritt stands out for its seaworthy hull, classic lines and purpose-built features that make it exceptional for big-game fishing. These boats are prized by anglers because they were designed and built specifically to catch large fish and endure demanding offshore conditions. Few older sportfishing boats have the structure and … Read more

Faro Blanco: Marathon Key’s White Lighthouse and Enduring Landmark The Faro Blanco light is more than a navigational aid; it is a familiar landmark that has welcomed boaters to Marathon Key for seven decades. Perched above a busy marina, the white tower has long stood as a symbol of the Keys’ maritime culture and the … Read more