Mastering the Ups and Downs of Tides
he better we intrinsically understand tides and tidal currents in the areas we navigate, the better we can anticipate which charted hazards are actually hazardous to us, and which are merely interesting.
Live from Miami: Day 1
Catch up on all the top news from opening day at the Miami boat shows.
It’s Showtime in Miami
All eyes are on the ‘Magic City’ this week as two major boat shows run concurrently through Monday. And we’ve got you covered.
Le Boat celebrates 50 Years of Boating Experience
In 2019, Le Boat celebrates 50 years of providing customers with unforgettable memories on the waterways of Europe and now in Canada.
Vancouver Boat Show Best In Show Awards
Hometown heros and industry giants all took home awards for their products.
Steve Dashew Design: Helm Ergonomics (Panbo)
While the Dashews have retired from designing and building, FPBs Steve Dashew is still perfecting his personal designs aboard his own FPB 78.
Raymarine Makes Docking Easier with DockSense
No more embarrassing docking by feel with Raymarine's machine vision cameras and virtual bumpers.
Clean up in Florida Waterways
Florida governor announces sweeping changes in water policy
Wireless, Full Powered, Multifunction VHF from Raymarine
The Raymarine Ray90 is a full-featured blackbox VHF radio with wireless handsets and Bluetooth audio
Skylounge: The Grand Banks 60 SL
Aerial footage of the new Grand Banks 60 Skylounge on her maiden voyage.The Grand Banks 60 Skylounge delivers epic performance and a temperature-controlled upper helm station to conquer the world’s toughest climates.
Safety and Rescue At Sea New Promo Video
Good luck is a bad safety plan for boating, here is why you need to be prepared.
Boaters University: Boat Handling
Improve your docking and boat handling skills with this course from Boaters University.
Weems & Plath CrewWatcher Video
A video from Weems & Plath on the creation of CrewWatcher and how it works.
TrawlerFest Guides You From Pacific NW to Mexico and Beyond (Gallery)
Capt. Pat Rains Shares Her Formulas for 'Commuter Cruising' and Buddy Boating
Meet Capt. Lewis, a TrawlerFest Star
In Seattle She'll Teach Boat Handling in Class and on the Water
New for Stuart TrawlerFest: The Down East Circle
Cosmopolitan Cities, Wild Scenery Are the Recipe for Adventure
The Story of Evinrude Outboard Motors
Evinrude built the first outboard motor, and an empire that endures today.
The Cutting Edge: Codega Design
Here's how pointy boats with outboards could make cruising cheap again.
Seamanship: Time and Tide, Part One
A look at the physics behind our tides and why it matters for the everyday seafarer.
Troubleshooter: How Long Will My Engine Last?
Eventually, time and wear catch up and the situation will call for a rebuild, a remanufactured engine, or a new engine.
(Mostly) Fool Proof Sunglasses
Rheos’ family of floating sunglasses have the quality and practicality—just not the cost—of high-end shades.
The Right Stuff: Washdown Rig
This clever DIY anchor chain washdown is what every gunkholer needs.
Our Favorite Artwork from 2018
We take a look back through our 2018 lineup and highlight some of the artwork that spoke to us.
From the Captain's Bookshelf: Cynan Jones’ Book, Cove
A review of another great book by Cynan Jones
The Slow Route to Cabo
The slow route to Cabo San Lucas is a rewarding and unforgettable experience.
Cruising Island Comeback
The U.S. Virgins Islands have surged back from the devastation of the 2017 hurricanes, with new infrastructure plans that will benefit charterers and cruisers alike.
Steve Dashew Design: Helm Ergonomics (Panbo)
While the Dashews have retired from designing and building, FPBs Steve Dashew is still perfecting his personal designs aboard his own FPB 78.
Wireless, Full Powered, Multifunction VHF from Raymarine
The Raymarine Ray90 is a full-featured blackbox VHF radio with wireless handsets and Bluetooth audio
Guided By The (Star)light (Video)
Starlight LED helming guide instrument is a tool worth having.
The Light Bulb: Sophisticated Wireless Illumination
Lighting your boat just got easier with Scheiber’s kinetic Light Air Switch kit, with Marinebeam assist. (Panbo)
Active Captain Finally Arrives on Navionics Apps (Panbo)
Two Navionics Boating apps add ActiveCaptain Community, others to be discontinued
Best Restoration Awarded to RMK Merrill-Stevens’ Refitted Yacht During Vintage Weekend
Cielito, a 43’ trunk cabin motoryacht designed in 1930 by the Stephen Brothers, won the 2018 Vintage Weekend award for Best Restoration, which was completed by Florida’s original shipyard, RMK Merrill-Stevens.
Historic, Modernized Florida Shipyard RMK Merrill-Stevens Announces Job Openings
RMK Merrill-Stevens (RMK MS), a full-service shipyard dedicated to the refit and repair of the world’s finest yachts and vessels, has announced the opening of ten new positions at the historic shipyard. Dating back to 1885, RMK MS is Florida’s most storied shipyard, being the first shipyard in the state. The company recently unveiled plans to update both the North and South Shipyards with new amenities, capabilities, and opportunities, including the addition of new team members. The updates include a 2,700-ton shiplift and a 100-ton travel lift.
RMK Merrill-Stevens Unveils “Today’s Modernized Shipyard” at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
RMK MS is the world’s leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance facility and the first shipyard in Florida, dating back to the 19 century. FLIBS attendees will have the opportunity to meet the expert and friendly team of professionals, tradesmen and craftsmen at the exhibit booth for a visual tour of the equipment upgrades, enhanced shipyard capabilities and modern features and amenities.
Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Center Console Powerboats Now Available in the Northeast
South Florida Performance Boats (SOFLO), Nor-Tech’s largest stocking dealer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has expanded to the Northeast. Now serving customers in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island, SOFLO has boats available for inspection and demonstration, and is able to provide clients with the same concierge-level service they have come to expect from the team at SOFLO.