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How to Choose the Right Binoculars
When recreational boating involves watch keeping, it's all in the eyes. Here's how to determine what you need for your type of cruising.
The Winter 2020 Catalogue by Passagemaker Magazine
Long-range cruising essentials and nautically inspired gift ideas for the holidays and beyond.
Furuno Introduces NavNet TZtouch3
New multifunction display is designed to increase speed, power and functionality at the helm.
Swivels: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Consider these simple solutions to keep swivels from compromising your ground tackle.
A Koozie For Cruising
We're stuck on this new suction-cup koozie by Toadfish Outfitters.
Ditch Bag Gear: Galaxy®-INFL8 VHF Inflatable Emergency Antenna
Shakespeare inflatable emergency VHF antenna, smart design with 3dB
(Mostly) Fool Proof Sunglasses
Rheos’ family of floating sunglasses have the quality and practicality—just not the cost—of high-end shades.
Gift Guide for ICW Cruisers
Tom Hale, veteran ICW cruiser has 8 suggestions for the ICW cruisers on your list
Watch Over Me: the new CrewWatcher from Weems & Plath
This new device from Weems & Plath connects a waterproof beacon to your smart phone or tablet to keep an eye on all those aboard.
The two-way messaging is a real plus, and so is a system you see working every day that can also call for help
Hands on with Ben Ellison as an “Armchair Transatlantic”
Kite fishing for sailfish with Ben and Garmin
While Ben suggested some topics to cover, the story I must tell largely involves kites and sailfish, though the electronics could not be ignored.
SL Fridge Optimizer, A Smart New Product From A New Company (BLOG)
If you'd like better monitoring and control of your boat's electric refrigeration system, and/or automated defrosting (fridge only, not freezer), and/or improved battery time at anchor, read on.
Newport International Boat Show Opens Tomorrow
Running through late Sunday afternoon, the show will feature over 600 foreign and domestic marine exhibitors offering a full range of power and sail boats as well as the latest and greatest in boating gear and equipment.
One LED Flare Replaces U.S. Required Pyros, Sirius Signal But Not Ocean Signal (BLOG)
Given that the cheapest flare set costs about $33 and expires 42 months after manufacturing, the Sirius substitute may be a "no brainer."