18-Foot White Shark “Curly” — Largest Shark Ever Tagged off Cape Cod Last week, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy released striking drone photographs and footage showing the largest white shark ever tagged off Cape Cod. The shark is an 18-foot female known to researchers as Curly, a name derived from the distinctive curl in her … Read more
Atlantic Watch: Four Tropical Waves Monitored as Nana Looms The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently monitoring four tropical waves across the Atlantic basin that have the potential to develop into named storms. These disturbances come on the heels of Hurricane Laura, which made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm less than a week … Read more
Tiara 3100 Coronet: A Timeless Day-Boat with Modern Detail Some boats possess an enduring aesthetic, and Tiara’s 3100 Coronet is a strong example. With a low-slung profile, diamond-pattern non-skid walking surfaces and broad side decks, the Coronet recalls many of the styling cues that made earlier Tiara models so distinctive. Company CEO David Slikkers notes … Read more
Hiring a Coast Guard‑Licensed Captain to Deliver Your Boat There may be occasions when you need to hire someone to move or deliver your boat. While no law requires you to use a Coast Guard‑licensed captain, your insurance company or lender may require it. Asking an unlicensed friend to handle delivery can put both the … Read more
Review: X Shore Eelex 8000 — A Practical All-Electric 26-Foot Center Console Over the past 30 years I’ve operated many electric-powered boats: some hybrids that paired a diesel engine with battery banks and electric motors for slow, efficient cruising, and several fully electric 20- to 30-foot launches. Over time I grew skeptical. Electric ranges often … Read more
Rose Dorothea — The Schooner That Won the Lipton Cup Behind many historical victories are decisive moments and the people who nudged events into motion. In the case of the fishing schooner Rose Dorothea, it was Rose Dorothea Perry who persuaded her husband to enter a high-profile 1907 fishermen’s schooner race that would secure the … Read more
Banker-Turned-Boater Offers Practical Advice on Buying a Boat Peter Schleck of Portsmouth, Va., is a banker who became a boater a few years ago. His experience as both a financial professional and a new boat owner gives him a clear, grounded perspective for anyone thinking about purchasing a boat in today’s market. “My advice is … Read more
Photos by Bob Grieser Have you ever wanted to try chicken necking — to spend a day working like a Chesapeake Bay crabber even if you don’t own a boat, a basket, a crab net or a trotline? For a genuine, hands-on taste of that tradition, head to Schnaitman’s Wye Landing seafood compound. This family-run … Read more
Fluke Fishing: Daytime Drift Techniques, Rigs and Family-Friendly Tips Fluke, commonly called summer flounder, are a daytime fish—making them ideal for family outings on the bay or the open ocean. Unlike early-morning striper trips, fluke fishing often allows anglers to sleep in, enjoy a relaxed breakfast and head out for productive midmorning or afternoon fishing … Read more
Spring has arrived, but it’s still dark when I pull into Billings Diesel and Marine on Moose Island in Stonington, Maine, just before 6 a.m. Two cars park nearby and I ask the drivers where I can find Greg Sanborn. “He’ll be here in a few minutes,” one replies. “He’ll park right there in front … Read more