Boat Test: 2023 Jeanneau NC 1295 FLY

The NC 195 FLY offers a spirited ride that’s fun to operate from the flybridge. Bill Doster 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 Some of my earliest boating experiences took place aboard flybridge cruisers, on which the only spot […]

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SailGP Christchurch

The inaugural ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix has come to a close after two spectacular days of racing on Whakaraupo, Lyttelton Harbour. Canada claimed their first-ever SailGP event win. New Zealand finished second, picking up nine championship points in the last event before the winner-takes-all final in San Francisco. New Zealand battled with France […]

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On Board With: Sarah “The Closer” Parvin

Sarah Parvin and her father grow some amazing bluegill in their Slab Lab. Courtesy Sarah Parvin 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. Sarah Parvin and her father, Dr. Dennis Olive, started growing trophy bass in their private five-acre family pond […]

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The Importance of Protecting Mahi

Mahi grow fast, but anglers seem to catch them just as quickly, leading some captains to voice concerns over declining numbers, especially of larger fish. Michael P. O’Neill Thank God for the mahi. It never fails. When someone learns that I’ve fished all over the world, they immediately ask me, “What’s your favorite fish to […]

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Inside Angle: Foiled Again

What’s new is actually quite old. Bill Prince dives into the ups and downs of hydrofoils. We’re discussing a term in our design office today: Mustache foils. Pardon? Among the newly expanding genre of foiling powerboats, they’re hydrofoils attached to the lower units of outboard motors, shaped like Snidely Whiplash’s melodramatic handlebar mustache from the […]

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Double handed sailing skills: Spinnaker drops

In the fourth of our series on double handed sailing skills, Pip Hare explains dropping an asymmetric spinnaker for shorthanded crews Taking a spinnaker down without the aid of the snuffer or furler is when double handed sailing is a challenging manoeuvre. This will be your biggest sail; it is slippery to grab hold of […]

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The Best Cold Water Swimming Wetsuit For Women

Sian Lewis shares her top picks of the best women’s specific warm wetsuits for cold water swimming to keep you cosy year-round Looking for the best cold water swimming wetsuit for women and need a little pointer in the right direction, then I’m here to help you. Whether you’re an experienced outdoor swimmer eyeing up […]

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Barred Surf Perch on a Fly

The waves of the Pacific are cold, furious, and, at times, outright intimidating. The farther north you travel and the closer winter comes, the more this becomes true. While many would look at the churned-up, froth-laden surf as a barren wasteland that would be difficult to fish, they couldn’t be more wrong. It is one […]

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Corbina on a Fly

When you think about southern California, there are many things that come to mind. Deserts, tacos, and sprawling urban landscapes jump to the front. However, one opportunity has flown under the radar of many adventurous fishermen who may find themselves in the warm sunshine of SoCal. The corbina. Corbina are a favorite local fish for […]

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Hook To Test Livestream Setup For 2023 Ocean Cup Season

The driving forces behind the Ocean Cup offshore powerboat endurance racing series, Nigel Hook and Janet Wilson are traveling today from Southern California to Daytona Beach, Fla., to celebrate a friend’s induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame on Tuesday. The following day, the couple will head to Cape Canaveral to meet with Roger Norman, […]

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