KVH TracVision UHD7: 60 cm Marine Satellite TV Antenna for UHD and 4K on the Water KVH Industries, Inc. introduces the TracVision UHD7, a high-performance 60 cm (24 inch) marine satellite TV antenna engineered to deliver ultra high-definition (UHD) and 4K programming from DIRECTV, along with HD content from other major satellite TV providers. Designed … Read more

Annapolis Cancels Fall Boat Shows Due to COVID-19 Concerns The City of Annapolis has officially canceled its two major fall boat shows out of concern for public health amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. City leaders, including Mayor Gavin Buckley, City Manager David Jarrell, Anne Arundel Health Official Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, and Alderwoman Elly Tierney, made … Read more

Two Carbon‑Neutral Vessels Cruise the Hudson, Bringing Museum Programs to the Water Two carbon‑neutral vessels, the Solaris and the Apollonia, are currently making a nine‑day cruise down the Hudson River toward New York City. The voyage is structured to stop at a different city along the river each day, offering port calls that connect communities … Read more

Yamaha Helm Master EX Brings Joystick Docking and Advanced Controls to Single-Outboard Boats Yamaha has introduced Helm Master EX, a modular control system that brings joystick docking and many advanced helm features to boats powered by a single outboard engine. Previously, these capabilities were largely confined to multi-engine vessels. Helm Master EX supports installations on … Read more

Beneteau Antares 11: Outboard-Powered Cruiser Optimized for Space, Comfort and Ease of Use Antares—one of the brightest stars in the night sky and the standout object in the constellation Scorpius—lends its name to Beneteau’s latest outboard-powered model, the Antares 11. At 36 feet 4 inches overall length, this model is the flagship of Beneteau’s outboard … Read more

Why Marylanders Love the Blue Crab: Memories, Methods, and Mouthwatering Meals Being born in Maryland practically comes with a minor expertise in blue crabs. It may sound bold, but the blue crab is woven into daily life around the Chesapeake Bay. In my experience, there’s a distinct culture around how these crustaceans are caught, cooked, … Read more

Ocean Alexander 50 Pilothouse MK I — A West Coast Liveaboard Classic The Ocean Alexander 50 Pilothouse MK I is a quintessential West Coast liveaboard trawler that debuted in 1978. At 50 feet overall, this fiberglass pilothouse yacht combined comfort, seaworthiness and practical cruising features that appealed to full-time cruisers and weekend voyagers alike. Built … Read more

Pathfinder 2700 Open: A Versatile Hybrid of Bay Boat and Center Console If you trace the origin of the modern bay boat, Pathfinder Boats deserves a central place in that story. Around three decades ago, Scott Deal—founder of Maverick Boat Group—sketched the first Pathfinder design on the back of an envelope. That original 21-foot model … Read more

A 1960s advertisement described this trio of Higgins Seafarers as a “rendezvous with happy boating,” a fitting phrase for what many consider America’s first family of pleasure boats. The image captures the variety in the Higgins lineup—sporty, luxurious and spacious—illustrating why these classic wooden boats still draw attention from collectors and enthusiasts. On the left … Read more

Ligado 5G Approval and GPS Interference: What Boaters Should Know In late June, BoatU.S. issued an alert advising boaters who rely on GPS to prepare for possible signal disruption and, potentially, the need to replace GPS-based equipment. The warning followed a controversial Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision made in April that cleared the mobile satellite … Read more