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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NAME: John Shanley LOCATION: Lake Ida-Delray Beach SPECIALTY: Peacock bass and exotics on light tackle and fly BOAT SPECS: 2022 Avid Boats 19fs bay boat Minn Kota i-Pilot Garmin electronics 3 livewells AFFILIATIONS/SPONSORS: Nautilus Fly Reels, YETI, Costa Sunglasses, Drave USA, Turtlebox Audio HOW DID YOU GET STARTED: I grew up on and have been […]
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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 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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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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When I was a kid growing up in Southern California, I used to hang out on Balboa Island at a place called Bisbee’s. It was a big game tackle shop and fuel dock on the water in Newport Bay. I was young — maybe 15 or so — and learning the ropes of saltwater fishing […]
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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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Our resident used boat expert Phil Sampson explains how to find a good Prestige 420 Fly on the secondhand market and what features to look out for… In build: 2020 – current Price range: £485,000 – £640,000 Created 30 years ago, the Prestige Yachts brand is dedicated to living well or, as its slogan rather […]
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A little more than a year ago when Maryland-based offshore powerboat racer Brit Lilly of LSB Sportboats began building a 29-foot canopied raceboat for his friend and fellow competitor Kyle Miller of the Speed Marine team, the finished product was slated for Stock V competition. But thanks to a seismic shift in the offshore racing […]
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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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Our US correspondent Elliott Maurice takes a look at some of the best wake surf boats on the market, from the likes of Axis, Yamaha and Mastercraft… From the humble beginnings of the speedboat, owners have always towed people behind their boats on skis, boards and a variety of other contraptions. This has evolved over […]
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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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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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When a devastating stroke left Philippe Guglielmetti in need of a wheelchair, he refused to abandon his ambition to cross the Atlantic on his own boat, crewed by his two sons… Photos: Florence Guglielmetti and Adelaide Bernard “Don’t think about it too much, just do it,” says Philippe Guglielmetti, his thick French accent still clearly […]
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Rods and Reels The Basics of Quality Fishing Equipment In this article, we’ll explore rods and reels along with the basics of quality fishing equipment and discuss what to look for to ensure you get quality gear. We’ll cover different types of fishing equipment, such as rods, reels, lines, lures, hooks, and other essential accessories. […]
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It’s 4 A.M. and I can’t sleep any longer. Today will be my second visit to the remote Flamingo region of Everglades National Park; the first time was so unreal that this second trip has literally kept me awake, which is surprising because one of the most incredible aspects of this very special place is […]
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Logan McDaniel Notches First Win at Lake Oroville WWBT Pro Am OROVILLE, Calif. — Local pro Logan McDaniel followed a hunch and that intuition led him to the fireworks potential that he leveraged to win the Wild West Bass Trail Pro-Am on Lake Oroville presented by Price Family Dealership with a 3-day total of 40.36 […]
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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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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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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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