Picture Perfect

Photo Courtesy of Adobe Stock/Esky Studio Known for the colorful murals that chronicle its past, Midland, Ontario continues to make history today as a focal point for boaters exploring the magnificent 30,000 Islands. By Craig Ritchie Pretty as a picture? That’s an apt description when we’re talking about the east coast of Georgian Bay and, […]

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Cruising Alaska on a Fleming 65

The founder of Fleming Yachts returns to Alaska aboard his well-traveled 65. Venture has 71,000 nautical miles on her keel—and a lifetime of stories. Last Frontier. Again. The founder of Fleming Yachts returns to Alaska on his well-traveled 65, surpassing 71,000 nautical miles on her keel. Our crew of four are gathered in the organized […]

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Are Gyro-Stabilized Binoculars Worth the Money?

Gyro-stabilized binoculars take the bounce out of the sea, letting anglers use higher magnification binos to search further. Courtesy Gyro Pros Advanced technology creates two conundrums. For one, high-tech carries a high price. Secondly, after experiencing the benefits of technology, you can’t imagine life without it. Both axioms hold true when it comes to handheld […]

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New Gear: Zeiss SFL 40

  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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Back Cove 372

An American-built, single-engine cruiser that delivers performance and classic style. by Arnie Hammerman The Back Cove 372 stands out at the dock when compared to other boats for all the right reasons. Photos Courtesy of Back Cove Something about a dark-colored hull and that simple lobster boat look with a well-defined cabin and a long […]

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A 10-Item Checklist For Buying Hunting Gear And Equipment

Hunting Gear And Equipment Hunting refers to seeking, chasing, and killing wild animals, commonly known as game. It is typically done for recreation, meat, trade, removing pests that kill livestock or damage crops, or eradicating predators that might harm pets or humans.   While hunting might seem gruesome, it sufficiently benefits the environment. Hunting significantly contributes […]

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Ocean Race Leg 2

It was near midnight UTC on Saturday night when boats in The Ocean Race fleet started to make their first significant move to the east towards Cape Town. Within an hour, all five teams had gybed to the east and pointed their bows towards Africa. It’s a very close race now with 11th Hour Racing, […]

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Cup Spy Jan 27-28, 2023

What happened in the Cup – January 27-28, 2023: Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailed January 27 from Barcelona in a cross swell sea state. INEOS Britannia sailed January 28 – and suffered their first capsize. Luna Rossa sailed January 27, with the AC37 Recon team asked to capture some specific points. American Magic did not […]

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2023 Boat Buyers Guide: Gear

Fishing Accessories Frabill Witness Net Courtesy Frabill Frabill Witness Net Frabill gives you the ability to net, weigh and measure your catch easily with the new Witness net. The innovative net won the Best in Category award at ICAST 2022, thanks to the integrated scale that provides a weight nearly instantly and minimizes stress on […]

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2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Anglers can be really hard to shop for. So I dug through the best of the best to put together a list of gifts that is sure to please even the toughest critic. XtraTuf Boots XtraTuf has the perfect pair of boots for all of your adventures, with adventurers of all ages. I’ve been wearing […]

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Florida Fall Dolphin Fishing: Tactics, Conditions & More

Throughout many of Florida’s offshore fisheries, summertime is generally synonymous with dolphin fishing. These revered pelagic predators are popular targets in the offshore world, and the calm, predictable weather patterns of the warmest months of the year yield excellent mahi conditions. This is particularly true down Florida’s east coast, where migratory mahi make their way […]

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