After Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida last fall, many members of the offshore racing community stepped up in an amazing display of service to those in need. Dubbed the “Offshore Army,” this group donated supplies, food, water, encouragement and elbow grease to that region in a broad swath emanating from “Ground Zero,” meaning Fort Myers […]
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Volvo Penta has unveiled its vision of what boating will look like in the future, including self-driving boats and floating charging stations… Volvo’s vision of a floating recharging hub that harnesses electricity from the sun, wind and waves An eight-minute animated video released at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early January, entitled […]
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Think of the Florida Powerboat Club’s Winter and Spring poker runs as the organization’s “boutique” events and you won’t be wrong. Both happenings cater to those members who prefer smaller groups to the club’s bigger-tent events such as the upcoming Miami Boat Show Poker Run, Emerald Coast Powerboat Week and—of course—the annual Key West Poker […]
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Environmental Efforts Paying off for Z Man® Fishing Z-Man a leading tackle company’s environmental efforts conservation commitment moves toward carbon neutrality, zero waste and healthy fisheries Beyond an obsession for battling big fish, there’s one thing upon which anglers almost universally agree: Clean, healthy waterways and flourishing fish habitat lie at the heart of everything […]
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Bank on the Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands offer SCUBA diving, sportfishing, sailing, and more. The banks off the Cayman Islands, located in the Western Caribbean and part of the Greater Antilles, are a big draw. There’s the Cayman Bank 12 miles to the west of Grand Cayman, plus Pickle Bank, Lawfords Banks, the 60 Mile […]
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Image: International Pacific Halibut Commission. The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) has adopted reduced catch limits totaling 38.34 million pounds coastwide, a reduction of 10.3% or 4.25 million pounds of the popular white fish. The action came at this past week’s annual meeting of the IPHC in Vancouver, Canada and included new restrictions as well […]
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Image: Bering Sea Fisheries Research Foundation. Two research scientists with extensive backgrounds in crab fisheries said last week that they’re bent on unlocking new information in the coming months to help better track the future for Alaska king crab and snow crab fisheries currently foundering in a multi-million-dollar collapse. Research plans for 2023 call for […]
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A focal point for film lovers, cultural diversity and eco travel adventures. Photos by Dori Arrington Saltwater marshes as far as the eye can see, lush with bulrush, sweetgrass and palmetto. This is the Lowcountry of South Carolina, an area literally dripping in natural beauty. The Lowcountry draws its name from being underwater as much […]
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California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) announced today the availability of a boating safety course in Spanish. Like its English counterpart, the Curso de California para Navegación home study eBook is free and helps Californians be compliant with the mandatory boating education law that requires power boat operators to carry a California Boating Card […]
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Creating sparks with a ferro rod fire starter Sure, you’ve heard of a firesteel or Ferro rod, but do you know how to actually use it? This blog post will provide all the information you need to get started. From sparking a campfire to using it as an emergency tool, there are so many ways […]
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Taking the plunge and purchasing a boat for the first time can be an exciting and rewarding experience, and there’s no better time to do this than in the heart of boat show season. However, it’s essential to take the time to research and choose the right boat for your lifestyle needs and budget. Below […]
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The T11 by the Swedish boat builder Nimbus provides a great platform for a day out on the water, thanks to a large lounge area with adjustable seating arrangements, multiple sunbeds, an outdoor kitchen, gyro stabilization, tons of stowage for gear and toys, and an impressive amount of deck space, all wrapped up in a […]
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Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from The Sea and The Snow Philip Temple’s remarkable tale of sailing to the farthest wastes of the Southern Ocean In the world of small-craft seafaring and modern mountaineering, 1964/5 seems very distant. Philip Temple’s remarkable work The Sea and The Snow, recently republished, brings those days straight to our […]
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Image: Science Advances/American Association for the Advancement of Science. A new international research study has tracked 35,000 commercial fishing and support vessels, identifying their changing of country registration and also identified hotspots of potential unauthorized fishing and activity of foreign owned vessels. Changing the country of origin is a practice also known as “reflagging.” The […]
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Taking Children Fishing Introducing your children to fishing and taking your children fishing for the first time is an exciting but potentially dangerous endeavor. You are already aware of the difficulties that lie ahead, and the thought of the younger ones hunting on the waters makes you feel a little uneasy. Spending time in nature […]
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Large yachts move through this historic town to one of nine powerboat display halls (Plus accessories, sailing, diving and more). Courtesy boot Dusseldorf Finally, boot is back – the relief is clearly noticeable in the water sports community and among the Düsseldorf trade fair organisers. What was the annual highlight for the industry until 2020 […]
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The Difference Between Variable and Fixed Business Expenses Business expenses are costs that sustain a business. Also known as deductions, business expenses are recorded on the income statement and are subtracted from your business revenue to determine your company’s net profit or loss and taxable income. It’s important to note that various expenses can be […]
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW The Toronto International Boat Show is back, this year in-person for the first time since the pandemic. January 20-29, 2023, the show will feature over 450 exhibitors, debut over 100 product innovations, and connect attendees with boat dealers and manufacturers offering boat displays of all sizes and styles, […]
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What to Look For in a Survival Knife A survival knife should be simple yet deadly. A good knife should be able to perform multiple functions. This means the knife you choose should have what you need without compromising on any feature. How to choose a survival knife Before getting a knife, you should choose […]
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Formalizing the company’s ongoing strategy and planning towards decarbonization and the development of sustainable solutions, YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has revealed an Energy Transition Strategy Statement specific to the marine leisure sector at this year’s boot Düsseldorf. Key areas of commitment include the development, evaluation and commercialization of systems using low-carbon fuels, electrification and hybridization, […]
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