There are exciting developments from big new brands in the satcom scene, but what might suit your sailing? Rupert Holmes reports Until recently, developments in satellite communications were painfully slow, but the pace of change started to quicken a few years ago and is today accelerating rapidly. There’s now a wider choice and vastly improved […]
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After years of cruising the Mediterranean in heavy-duty passagemakers Martin Craddock decided to give inland boating a try, with a custom built steel craft fitted out to his dream spec… For as far back as I can remember I’ve loved boats. Whenever I was on holiday, I’d make a beeline for the nearest marina and […]
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There’s no better way to end a bachelor party than fishing the remote waters of the Gulf of California. Sam Lungren 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. It was 6 a.m. on day five of a […]
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5 World famous Actors Who Enjoy Fishing If you are a passionate angler, then you will know that fishing is not just a hobby; it is a way of life! Not everyone has a true understanding or appreciation of the sport. Many will raise their eyebrows or frown at the idea of sitting beside an […]
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Matthew Nadeau Wins APEX Opener at Lake Almanor PLUMAS PINES, Calif. — APEX Opener at Lake Almanor, for two days, Matthew Nadeau wins capitalizing bed fish that have just moved up. Matthew could seen the picture taking shape and when Championship Saturday found all the pieces in place, it did not take him long to […]
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Starlink has shaken up its offering for cruising sailors with a crack down on service term violations and new data plans Starlink, Elon Musk’s low orbit satellite network which delivers low cost high speed internet via a portable dish, has shaken up its offering for cruising sailors and other broadband users at sea. Starlink has […]
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A few cabrilla display a stunning yellow-orange color and are revered as golden grouper. Jason Arnold 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. For West Coast anglers seeking true adventure, the waters on each side of Mexico’s […]
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EUFAULA, Okla. (April 16, 2023) – Pro Kelly Jordon of Flint, Texas, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Sunday weighing 22 pounds, 9 ounces – the largest limit weighed in the three-day event – to vault to the top of the leaderboard and win the MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Epic Baits Stop 3 at Lake Eufaula Presented […]
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Of all the ways you can capture light, underwater photography is among the more challenging and unique. Many people look at this as a daunting and expensive venture to get into; however, I’d argue that in this day and age, there is no excuse. First, the term I coined, “capturing light,” is just a fancy […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelly White, (904) 616-8754, kelly@kwhitecommunications.com Freedom Boat Club Adds a New Vehicle to its Fleet – The Freedom Boat Cart Jacksonville, Fla., March 29, 2023 – Freedom Boat Club Jacksonville has added a new addition to its fleet, the Freedom Boat Cart. The boat cart is a golf cart outfitted […]
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Superior Sights & Sounds: Upgraded Marine Audio Systems High-speed streaming delivers the best in entertainment. The voluntary disengagement from all things landlocked is what boaters want most, and boating offers an escape from the humdrum of shore-based life. Yet, when it comes to movies and music while cruising, seclusion-seekers still want to access their entertainment […]
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Majestic square riggers require a fearsome head for heights, as Will Sofrin discovers in this extract from All Hands on Deck, introduced by Tom Cunliffe The world of square riggers is obscure to the vast majority of sailors today. Yet nautical literature is rich in fine works describing the minutiae of what went on – […]
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With the teeth and snout only a crocodile could love, should anglers be afraid to swim in waters where alligator gar roam? Courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife A recent news item about a rare melanistic, solid-black alligator gar caught my eye. The headline trumpets, “Internet calls it terrifying!” It turns out that some unidentified person […]
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Drew Schreiber, on the right, caught this massive yellowedge grouper during an overnight outing in the Gulf of Mexico. Drew Schreiber Drew Schreiber may have missed an IGFA world record by a little more than a pound when he hauled in a massive yellowedge grouper during an overnight outing in the Gulf of Mexico in […]
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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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Photo Adobe Stock Its tree-lined streets, abundance of sidewalk cafes and powerful connection to the water give Oakville, Ontario, a distinctive Mediterranean vibe. But there’s more to this Port of Call than just its joyous, Côte d’Azur feel. By Craig Ritchie Located on the north shore of Lake Ontario midway between Toronto and Hamilton, the […]
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Satellite phones and satellite trackers have transformed long-distance sailing, with the ability to download accurate weather forecasts, call anyone in the world and track positions across an ocean hour by hour. We guide you to find the best satellite phone or tracker for communication at sea. The best satellite phone for you is the one […]
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Reel Maintenance Basic upkeep on your saltwater fishing gear will save money in replacements. There’s little doubt the price of fishing gear has increased significantly in recent years, maybe even more so than other products designed for recreational sport and fun. While there are still plenty of affordable entry-level rod and reel combos that can […]
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Seven stand-out products won awards this year. Courtesy Best Marine Electronics Welcome to the third-annual Best Elex Awards, which honor innovative marine electronics and technology products that have been reviewed and approved by the editorial team behind the four leading titles in marine media: Boating, Yachting, Cruising World and Salt Water Sportsman. At the first […]
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Seven stand-out products won awards this year. Courtesy Best Marine Electronics Welcome to the third-annual Best Elex Awards, which honor innovative marine electronics and technology products that have been reviewed and approved by the editorial team behind the four leading titles in marine media: Boating, Yachting, Cruising World and Salt Water Sportsman. At the first […]
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