Weekly Market Outlook By Keith Schneider and Donn Goodman Confusion, or even chaos, has been an accurate way to describe the stock and bond market moves, the economic outlook, and the sentiment of investors over the last few months. As a result, risk and hopefully opportunity, have also likely been on your mind […]
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From Canvas to Masterpiece Teamwork is the brushstroke that made the Marlow 100V a work of art. By definition, a masterpiece is “a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship” (thanks Oxford). Additionally, it can be considered as the greatest work of a person’s career. Now, take a renowned yacht builder, David Marlow, who was basically born […]
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As watersports enthusiasts, we are also boaters, and so we’re always on the lookout for things to make life easier, simpler or more enjoyable on the water—preferably all three. Of course, finding those things in the ever-changing sea of consumer-driven mania can be tough to do, which is why we went out searching for you. […]
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A sunflower sea star. Photo: Janna Nichols/NOAA. NOAA Fisheries officials on March 15 proposed listing the sunflower sea star, once common along the Pacific coast of North America, as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), due to its sharp decline and the threat of a lethal pathogen. More than 90% of sunflower sea stars […]
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Image: ComFish Alaska. Participants in ComFish Alaska 2023, undeterred by a spring snowstorm that halted jet traffic in and out of Kodiak for a day, tackled climate challenges to fisheries, including plastics pollution and prospective economic and environmental benefits of the mushrooming kelp mariculture efforts. The state’s biggest and longest-running commercial fisheries trade show, which […]
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The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Steadfast. Photo: USCG. The Coast Guard cutter Steadfast returned to its Astoria, Oregon homeport on March 14, following a 69-day counternarcotics patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, during which they confiscated over 7,500 pounds of cocaine valued at $85.6 million. The Steadfast had deployed with a Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron […]
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Image: Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission. An umbrella entity for 15 Southeast Alaska Native tribes seeking better protection of transboundary watersheds of the Taku, Stikine and Unuk rivers is asking for a seat at the table whenever British Columbia processes permits for new mines. The request from the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) on […]
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Image: North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Ryuichi ‘Rudy’ Tsukada, chief operating officer for the Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF), one of six Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program groups, has been nominated to fill the obligatory state of Alaska seat on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC). Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy nominated Tsukada on […]
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Zeiss’ SFL 40 binoculars stood up to the rigors of life aboard, even during a Northeast winter. Joe Albanese One of Zeiss’ newest offerings, the SFL 40, offers fast-focusing capabilities in a lightweight frame that delivers the impeccable low light performance the company is known for. I tested a pair of the SFL 40 […]
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Alex Thomson has announced that his team will buy the Banque Populaire IMOCA 60 on which Clarisse Cremer was due to compete before she was controversially dropped by sponsors earlier this year Apivia, the IMOCA upon which Cremer was due to compete in the next Vendee is not yet available to sail. Photo: Pierre Bouras […]
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Use multihook rigs to load up on species such as blackbelly rosefish. George Poveromo Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Deep-dropping between 500 to more than 1,000 feet has blossomed in popularity. The rewards are delicious […]
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Intrepid utilizes imaging technology borrowed from an aerospace manufacturer to vet and inspect its materials and processes. Courtesy Intrepid Powerboats 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. Overview The Intrepid 41 Valor is three boats in one: a cabin cruiser, a […]
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Mostly absent from the high-performance powerboating scene these days since the death of his best boat-wrangling buddy Larry Goldman in 2017, New York’s Gino Gargiulo made a big splash with exotic automobile-themed MTI catamarans. That isn’t to say that the Wentzville, Mo., company didn’t build outrageous theme-boats for other clients during the years, but Gargiulo’s […]
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to take my boat to the Isles of Scilly – and having moved to the West Country three years ago, the fact that it’s now 100 miles closer has made it much more realistic. Approaching Fowey for the final night ashore. All photos: Jon Mendez I […]
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Northland’s bite-sized balsawood Rumble Bug now comes in 33 colors plus two strike-provoking sizes. Bemidji, MN (March 20, 2023) – True crankbait fans know that Northland Fishing Tackle’s Rumble Bug is the real deal when it comes to drawing strikes from walleyes, bass and jumbo panfish that are putting on the finicky act. The original […]
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Designed specifically for reaction baits, including crankbaits, jerkbaits, rattlebaits, and vibrating jigs, the Sunline Crank FC FluorocarbonLine delivers all of the quality that anglers have grown to love from Sunline – now in an advanced, applications-specific formula. Engineered with slightly more stretch than your average fluorocarbon, the Sunline Crank Fluorocarbon Line increases landing percentages when […]
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Marina Casa de Campo and Fly Zone Fishing recently hosted a billfish catch and release tournament. See the results below. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2023 Contact: Robert “Fly” Navarro, 561-310-9214; fly@flyzonefishing.com Builder’s Choice Repeats as Marina Casa de Campo Open Champion Builder’s Choice, a 64 Jarrett Bay, hasn’t fished the Marina Casa […]
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The four IMOCAs charging towards Cape Horn are approaching Point Nemo on Tuesday. Defined as the most isolated, remote place on earth, Point Nemo is a spot in south Pacific Ocean, 2,688 kilometres from the nearest land. In fact, the closest sign of civilisation is the International Space Station, orbiting just over 400 kilometres above the sailors. […]
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The 9th Melbourne Osaka Cup, the longest longitudinal short-handed crewed race in the world, is open for entry. With 152 expressions of interest from around 11 countries, the 5500 nautical miles which traverses the Pacific from South to North is expected to fill quickly. George Shaw, Chairman of the Organising Authority, and a previous competitor […]
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Costa Sunglasses expands PRO series with launch of Corbina PRO Costa Sunglasses, manufacturer of the first color-enhancing all-polarized glass sunglass lens, brings next-level performance to its legacy frame Corbina Pro for spring 2023. The enhanced Corbina PRO features new performance upgrades that keep your frames locked in place and vision clear so you can stay […]
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