Atlantic Seismic Blasting and Offshore Drilling: Coastal Communities Fight Back For more than four decades, Angela Sanfilippo has led the fight to protect New England’s fishing grounds from industrial development that could harm both commercial and recreational anglers. She first stood up for these waters in the 1970s at age 27 and has continued through … Read more

Ever since I landed my first double-header of 3-pound black sea bass off a jagged rocky ledge well south and east of Newport, R.I., I’ve been surprised by how few anglers target this fish deliberately. A single 3-pounder will hold its ground with a stubbornness rare for that size. Pair two 5- or 6-pound slammers … Read more

Tidewater Boats calls its 3100 Carolina Bay the world’s largest bay boat. After stepping aboard at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show, I can confirm the claim: the 3100 is unquestionably large, and it retains the low freeboard, expansive casting platforms and fishing-focused features that define a bay boat. But it’s also much more than … Read more

Mercury Introduces Four New Engines: 75-, 90-, 115-hp 4-Stroke Outboards and a 4.5-Liter 250-hp MerCruiser Sterndrive Mercury Marine has launched four new powerplants for recreational boating: three compact 4-stroke outboards in 75-, 90- and 115-horsepower ratings, and a brand-new 4.5-liter, 250-hp MerCruiser gasoline sterndrive. The company emphasized that these engines reflect extensive consumer research and … Read more

Ah, the charms of San Francisco Bay: bright sun, glinting water, steady breeze, a trimaran and a simple wing. If you remember the last America’s Cup, you might picture high-adrenaline foiling at 40 knots. This is a different story. There’s no blistering speed, no grinding, no foils, no helmets or body armor, and no billionaire … Read more

Newport International Boat Show: Boater Education and New Products Mark a Safer Season Good news arrives just ahead of this year’s Newport International Boat Show: many boat buyers are becoming better, more confident boaters. That trend matters because it directly affects safety on the water and the overall boating experience as the season moves into … Read more

Somewhere in the vast Southern Ocean, a solo sailor sends out a desperate call for help after the keel falls off his ocean racer and the hull begins to take on water. His boat is compromised and the situation is urgent. Many miles ahead, another competitor—riding the crest of a deep ocean depression in 35- … Read more

IMIS Corp. About IMIS Corp. IMIS Corp. is a marine insurance broker focused on helping boat owners secure the right coverage for their vessels. We work with a wide range of carriers and underwriters to tailor policies for pleasure boats, cruisers, fishing vessels, and more. Our goal is simple: provide clear, practical insurance solutions backed … Read more

Mallows Bay: The Ghost Fleet and Its Living Sanctuary Located just south of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River, Mallows Bay is a remarkable and unexpected landscape where history and nature meet. The site is best known as a ship graveyard — the final resting place for at least 80 World War I wooden vessels … Read more

Restoring Tally Ho: Rebuilding a 107-Year-Old Albert Strange Yacht I’ve done something a little foolish and wonderfully absorbing: I bought a 47-foot yacht named Tally Ho. She cost me about $1.30, is a 107-year-old Albert Strange design and a gaff-rigged cutter, and she needs a complete rebuild. I left a secure position on a beautiful … Read more