NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, predict near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 40% chance of a near-normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season and a […]
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Boating Industry is proud to announce KICKER Marine Audio as a ELEVATE SUMMIT 2023 Leadership Alliance Sponsor and the exclusive Top 100 Awards Gala Entertainment and After Party Sponsor. Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT is the industry’s most important event of the year, bringing together marine thought leaders and professionals from across the country. It will […]
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Recreational boating industry stakeholders including NMMA, WSIA, Yamaha, and others joined Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for an official signing ceremony of towed watersports legislation that included strengthening safety and access opportunities for wakesurfing and wakeboarding. The new law took effect upon the Governor’s signature and followed bordering states, South Carolina, and Tennessee, in proactively keeping […]
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Freedom Boat Club announced the planned opening of its newest club in Brisbane. Located at Manly Boat Harbor, the new location will provide direct access to Moreton Bay’s famed islands, great fishing and the Tangalooma wrecks. This announcement marks Freedom’s fourth franchise territory in Australia and sixth location in the region in four months since […]
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Reporting from the 2023 Palm Beach Boat Show, Elliott Maurice takes us on a full tour of the Vicem 65… The new Vicem 65 certainly stood out from the crowd at the 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show, with its combination of the classic Lobster boat design and exceptional craftsmanship. Built in Turkey, each Vicem […]
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Sian Lewis picks out the best snorkelling set for underwater explorers… Explore the wonders of the ocean for longer with a good mask and snorkel – who knows what creatures of the deep you might spot? While you can have a quick glance below the waves with a pair of swimming goggles on, a wide […]
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If you are new to the sport and can be hard to work out exactly what to wear dinghy sailing, so here’s our guide to the kit you might want to consider to get you started If you want to make a start in sailing then often a dinghy will be your first port of […]
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photo courtesy of photo element photography Pre-registration has opened for the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race in 2024 — the world’s longest consecutively running freshwater yacht race. By pre-registering, sailors will be allowed to register for the race a week before official race registration opens in early October 2023. “Planning for the 2024 Bayview Mackinac Race […]
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Rupert Holmes reports on latest developments in wooden yacht construction, and why this ancient material is being used for hi-tech contemporary design Why would a naval architect and structural engineer used to working with cutting edge materials for America’s Cup teams, including INEOS Britannia, and companies like Airbus, be excited about working with wood? “It’s […]
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After rounding the remote north coast of Scotland, the Aquastars head south to close the loop, but time is running out… Skirting the awe-inspiring coastline of the Isle of Skye This is Part Three of Phil and Neil’s boating around Britain challenge – if you haven’t already, make sure to read Part One and Part […]
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Exploring the Beauty of Virgin Gorda Our vessel anchored just off the Virgin Gorda Island On today’s exciting journey, we venture through the breathtaking landscapes of Virgin Gorda, one of the gems of the British Virgin Islands. Our day of exploration included snorkeling and delightful moments onboard with The Moorings. Discovering The Baths at Virgin Gorda […]
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Patrick Walters Wins NPFL Santee Cooper Bass Tournament Patrick Walters , wins the NPFL, National Professional Fishing League stop number three on Santee Cooper Lakes with a total weight of 67 pounds, 12 ounces. Walters caught 22 pounds, 8 ounces on day one, 24 pounds even on day two, and a final round weight of […]
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Everyone loves the effervescent blues of unspoiled tropical waters. But the best spots are often far off the beaten path and require more than a little patience to get to. And you’ll need to be pretty self-sufficient when you get there because facilities on those far-flung atolls are often scarce. Jess McGlothlin Special delivery: Sign up for […]
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AIS is incorporated into ACR’s latest EPIRBs. Courtesy ACR Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) have saved the lives of countless mariners by helping rescuers find vessels and souls in distress. Now a new generation […]
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With eight events—including two of their own—on their annual “Summer Poker Run Tour,” Stu and Jackie Jones of the Florida Powerboat Club will log thousands of miles on the road during the next few months. They’ll be hauling their Flight 1130 Cigarette 38 Top Gun V-bottom behind them much of the way, which means none […]
Read MoreThe Caribbean Adventure Begins! Sunset view in the BVI’s at Cooper Island Cooper Island is on today’s itinerary. And what a great way to start this trip! We woke up to a beautiful sunrise and finished up some final grocery shopping. Then, we stopped by the new French deli for a light lunch. They offer […]
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All is good here in SW Florida with the weather and no Red Tide! Lots of boaters and their families will enjoy a holiday full of good beaching, shelling, fishing and restaurant activities. As for me, I am looking forward to catching more fish such as; Seatrouts, Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Grouper and of course this […]
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Two separate Man Overboard incidents have occurred during different cross-Channel races this weekend, one fatality confirmed and the second search stood down Two separate Man Overboard incidents have occurred during different cross-Channel races this weekend, with one fatality confirmed. The first incident took place during the Royal Escape Race, which set off from Brighton to […]
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Since Anthony Scioli of Buffalo, N.Y., launched Elite Poker Runs, LLC, and the Erie Poker Run in 2014, the Pennsylvania event has faced challenges—primarily from Lake Erie itself thanks to the shallow waterway’s often-unruly waters. The big-air photos from the event’s early years raised the eyebrows and heart-rates of performance-boating fans around the country. Cool […]
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