2018 FLIBS Preview
New Yachts and Products to check out at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
ICW Update Report: 9/19/2018
Tom Hale provides another update after the USCG D#5 Notice to Mariners was published.
Simple PFD Rules Could Save Your Life
Mario Vittone, Soundings and PassageMaker contributor, and Safety and Rescue at Sea instructor, goes over how to pack your life jacket to survive falling overboard.
ICW Update Report: 9/17/2018
As Hurricane Florence deteriorates and moves inland, Tom Hale updates us on the condition of the ICW in the Carolinas.
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.
New Seminars for Florida TrawlerFest
Carr & Vittone Present 'Ocean Preparedness & Survival'
TrawlerFest Baltimore Is Right Around The Corner
Get ready for our return to Baltimore September 25-29th at brand new Inner Harbor East Marina.
Cruising Craft Flocking to Baltimore TrawlerFest
One Part Show, One Part School, One Part Party
Bulletproof: Discovering Steeler Yachts’ Explorer 50
Dag Pike explores one of Steeler Yachts rock solid designs, the Explorer 50.
Marlow 75E Review: The Next Generation (Bonus Gallery)
The Marlow Explorer 75E Command Bridge showcases a variety of advanced construction techniques.
Krogen Express 52 Swift Sophistication
Soundings Editor, Gary Reich, takes the Krogen Express 52 for a spin.
Troubleshooter: Adhesives, Caulks, Sealants
Steve Zimmerman explains choosing the right sealant for the job and why 5200 shouldn't be your go to.
Troubleshooter: Stability Concerns
Steve Zimmerman walks through the pro's and con's of various methods of stabilization.
The Right Stuff: Chain Reaction
Steve Zimmerman goes over best practices for storing anchors while underway and broaches the controversial topic of anchor swivels.
Into the Abyss: Lessons Learned
Sue LaNeve look's back on her accident as a learning moment.
Dog Days of Summer Pricing at Boaters University (Videos)
Plus, Chris Parker's 'Weather 101' Is Now Accepting Students
Navigating the Intracoastal Waterway
A Veteran ICW cruiser offers his best tips for beginners.
Welcome to the Water Rodeo: Extreme Boat Docking!
There are docking skills and then there are these skills. And as they say around the Chesapeake, "It's an Eastern Shore thing, you wouldn't understand."
Concerned about the Carolinas, searching for data (Panbo)
Ben Ellison frets about Hurricane Florence's impact on the marina's he favors in the Carolinas.
The Heroism Of New York's Boaters In The Face Of 9/11 (VIDEO)
From the ash of terrorism, sprang the largest seaborne rescue in human history. All selflessly carried out by everyday boat owners.
Viking Electronics Aboard The Draken Harald Hårfagre (Panbo)
Ben Ellison gets aboard the Draken Harald Hårfagre in Rockland, Maine, he was impressed.
The Trade War and Boating (Panbo)
Will trade wars cause sudden marine electronics price increases?
Fusion Apollo Series Lives up to Its Own Hype
Ben Ellison from Panbo brings us the latest from Fusion Entertainment
Politician Hits Rock Bottom (Panbo)
Yacht campaigning along RI beaches hits rocks, politician blames NOAA
If You Had To Pick One: EPIRB Vs. AIS Vs. Satellite Devices
A great article from Mario Vittone's Sounding Magazine Lifeline Blog on the best device for being found.
Weems & Plath PRO 7×50 binoculars, customized for monocular vision (PANBO)
At least 12% of the population lacks binocular vision making the use of marine binoculars difficult. As Ben Ellison suffers from a lack of binocular vision he came up with a simple solution by sawing the perfect pair of binoculars in half.
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.
MAN Engines sets new standard with V12-2000 and V8-1300 yacht engines
The highest power density on the market: MAN V12-2000; the strongest V8 engine in the yacht sector: MAN V8-1300; world premiere at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival.
Island Global Yachting (IGY Marinas) Announces Lease of The 360 Degree “Over-Water” Building In St. Thomas, USVI to a Private Group Planning a Mixed-use, Premier Destination Attraction
The 360 building is located in Yacht Haven Grande Marina and is one of the region's most unique over-water structures granting incredible 360-degree views of Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Centrally located in one of the world's most prestigious super yacht marinas, the 360 building is also within waking distance from the region's busiest cruise ship terminals and the island's historic attractions.
Announcing the New 400 Super Sport Crossover!
Introducing the Formula 400 Super Sport Crossover, a pivotal addition to the revolutionary Formula Crossover fleet – now five models strong and growing – that is rapidly changing the entire boating experience.