Brian K. Lind

Managing Editor, PassageMaker Magazine
A Labor of Love
Meet Pete Langley, the salty sailor who saved Washington's historic Port Townsend Foundry.
How To Keep Hull Marine Growth In Check
While not a replacement for bottom paint, Ultrasonic Antifouling systems can help keep your hull cleaner, extend paint life and improve fuel economy.
Adventure School
Buying a boat was always going to be a sacrifice—a sacrifice that the Rey family felt would pay dividends.
Daring Rescue Off the Coast Of Maine Earns Rescue Swimmer Bravery Award (Video)
Petty Officer Michael Kelly, a rescue swimmer with the United States Coast Guard, will receive the 2019 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea
Behold the Nordhavn 41
Nordhavn unveils its newest passagemaker, the Nordhavn 41.
New Tech: First Ever VHF Radio to allow Send/Receive AIS
Navico Brands, Simrad and B&G, announced a new VHF radio earlier this week that has built in AIS for both transmission and reception.
Historic Schooner Collides With Container Ship, Injuring Nine
The No. 5 Elbe schooner was property of the Hamburg Maritime Foundation and had 43 people on board at the time of the accident. Nine people were injured, one seriously.
For the Love of the Build
Starting with just a bare hull, a couple perseveres to Build an Ed Monk Jr.–designed expedition yacht.
Boaters University: Anchors and Anchoring
Does anchoring make you nervous? Not sure about spending the night on the hook? Learn the ins and outs of anchoring with anchoring specialist, Chuck Hawley in this new course from Boaters University.
Worry-Free Docking with Dockmate (Video)
During Trawlerfest in Stuart, Fl this year, we learned about the Dockmate remote controlled docking system.
The Outer Reef 700 Classic Series
Step aboard the latest Outer Reef Yachts 700 Classic Series Motoryacht, Rhapsody.
New Tech: The Intellian v240MT Satellite Antenna
The world’s first 2.4 meter triband and multi-orbit maritime VSAT antenna system, the Intellian v240MT, has won Via Satellite’s inaugural Satellite Technology of the Year Award.
Boatbuilders: The Interviews - Helmsman Trawlers (Video)
Editor in Chief Andrew Parkinson sits down with Scott Helker of Helmsman Trawlers.
Exploring the Great Pacific Northwest and Inside Passage
Trawlerfest: Seattle offers several opportunities to get yourself ready for exploring the world class cruising grounds of the Pacific Northwest.
Market Share: Kittiwake
A point of pride for her owner, this 75-foot custom passagemaker was designed to conquer any sea.
Best of the Great Loop: Backwater Gems
Add these nine best-kept-secrets to your itinerary for the ultimate Great Loop adventure.
A Binge-Worthy Dive Into The Marine Industry (Video)
Salty Jobs is the Dirty Jobs show of the maritime world you didn't know you needed.
Higher Learning: Old School Meets New School
A traditional school for wooden boatbuilding modernizes to shape the next generation of builders.
New Pony, Better Tricks - The John Deere 4045SFM Marine Engine
John Deere delivers a lightweight power option that packs a punch.
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
The Passagemakers of the Seattle Boat Show
Here is our guide to the passagemaker style boats you should check out at the Seattle Boat Show
Seattle Boat Show Debuts
The Seattle Boat Show runs from January 25th until February 2nd.
Swift Updates: The Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 (Gallery)
Beneteau Won’t Rest on a Good Thing
Our Favorite Artwork from 2018
We take a look back through our 2018 lineup and highlight some of the artwork that spoke to us.
For Sale: 28-Foot Forest Service Cruiser
Turn this diamond in the rough into the perfect NW pocket-cruiser.
World's Oldest Message in a Bottle (Video)
132 years later a drift bottle, used to understand currents, is found on a beach in Australia.
USCG Requires Engine Cutoff Switches On More Boats
USCG fights the "Circle-of-Death" with new requirements.
Boatbuilding with Robots
This 8-axis robotic CNC machine can do a month’s worth of work in a few days
Cruising the Flip Side (Bonus Gallery)
Exploring the virtues of offseason cruising in the Exuma Cays.
From the Captain's Bookshelf: Cynan Jones’ Book, Cove
A review of another great book by Cynan Jones
Monday Morning Quarterbacking FLIBS 2018
5 stories we missed bringing you during the Fort Lauderdale International Boatshow
American Tug 34, Heartbeat, Wins Boat Name Contest
The voting is over and Heartbeat, 5 to 1, and Dessert First all come out winners
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Starts Wednesday
Here are 3 Electronic Manufacturers to check out at FLIBS.
2018 FLIBS Preview
New Yachts and Products to check out at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
For Sale: 1948 Monk designed Grandy 34 Sedan Cruiser Seeks New, Loving Owner
Offered up on Ebay with no reserve!
2018 Hurricane Season: the Quiet Atlantic and a Threat in the Pacific
NOAA has downgraded their estimates for the Atlantic, expecting a quiet remainder of the hurricane season; In the Pacific, though, category 4 Hurricane Lane threatens Hawaii.
Potential LED Interference With VHF, DSC, and AIS Communications (Video)
The USCG issues a Marine Safety Alert on this potential issue after numerous reports of degraded radio communication
USCG Cutter Healy Deploys for the Arctic
The Healy heads to the Arctic in support of several scientific missions.
Poseidon: God of the Sea
Oceanic Systems is on the edge of creating “future is now” technology with their Poseidon displays.
Picking Up The Pieces (Video)
A poignant documentary about trauma and life after Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands.
"Ride the Ducks" Boat Capsizes in Storm on Table Rock Lake, 17 Reported Dead (Video)
Seven people were taken to a local hospital, all passengers have now been accounted for; the captain is amongst the victims.
Jupiter Bikes: The Go-Go Gadget Bike
The Jupiter bike offers a unique and compact option for take along transportation.