Despite having two lakes within its borders and a river sort of running through it, Napa County, Calif., is not—and never will be—a high-performance boating destination. But that didn’t stop Skater Powerboats 28 catamaran owners Erik and Julie Breckenfelder of Fort Myers, Fla., from enjoying a visit this week to the wine-country hotbed. They even […]
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Between their registration fees and their next-level live auction generosity, participants in the 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run, set for July 13-15 this year, bring significant dollars to the annual Clayton, N.Y., event. But long before the first boat even touches the waters of the St. Lawrence River, the event organizers have already secured sponsorship […]
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Competition for the one design flying catamarans of the GC32 Racing Tour will take place over three events and two venues in 2023. As it has done since 2016, the GC32 Racing Tour will start in Riva del Garda at what many consider is the ideal venue to race foiling sail boats. With its northern […]
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Of all the high-performance “theme boats” that were built in the 2000s, precious few stood the test of time, much less commanded top dollar at resale. That’s because no matter how well-executed—and no builder has been better at creating them than MTI in Wentzville, Mo,—theme boats are hyper-personal expressions of a given owner’s tastes, sensibilities […]
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US Army Corps of Engineers – Allatoona Lake volunteers pictured with Jon Gridley from Sea Tow Lake Oconee/Lake Sinclair/Lake Allatoona/Clarks Hill Lake and James Mills from Yamaha Motors Kennesaw, GA. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SEA TOW FOUNDATION The Sea Tow Foundation is facilitating the distribution of nearly 800 new adult-sized life jackets donated by Yamaha […]
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Though we’re not even out of January, there’s an excellent chance you’re already thinking about the 2023 go-fast boating season. There are hundreds of events to choose from between right now the end of the year, but precious few of them have opened registration. Of course, that makes sense given the work required, mostly on […]
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Kayaking With Children Spending time in the great outdoors and having fun as a family can be easily accomplished by going kayaking together. So what to take kayaking with children and why. As the young people gain an experience of a lifetime, you have the opportunity to instill in them valuable life skills as well […]
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The Sea Tow Foundation, facilitated the generous donation of nearly 800 brand new adult-sized life jackets from Yamaha Motor Corporation to Life Jacket Loaner Stations in California, Georgia and Wisconsin. The Sea Tow Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program, with over 1,000 stands across the US, allows boaters to borrow and return life jackets for a safe […]
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Unfortunately for boaters, these signs aren’t much of a deterrent against thieves. Jim Hendricks Do anglers really need electronic security systems for their boats? I mean, c’mon— anglers have done without them for decades, haven’t they? So why get a security system now? Many anglers fail to see a need, and some anglers have outright […]
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By Adam Quandt In 2004, Boating Industry unveiled the Top 100 Dealers program as an effort to independently rank and recognize the best boat dealers across North America. With the industry’s help and support, the Top 100 program has grown to unimaginable heights and celebrated marine retailers across the continent over 17 years. Moving into […]
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Fly fishing isn’t about the fish. Instead, it is about the fly fisherman’s journey to the fish. People pick up a fly rod to challenge themselves and enjoy the soul-strumming poetry of the process. Of all the fish fly fishermen pursue, the Atlantic bonito is one of the most challenging. The average fisherman catches the […]
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For the second time, Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding is joined in studio with his intern/son Connor for a “discussion” about their favorite memories of summer. Listen in the player below: View the original article to see embedded media. Source: https://www.powerandmotoryacht.com/podcast/father-and-son-reflections
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The last time an offshore powerboat race happened in Marathon—the midpoint in the Florida Keys—was in 2016 when both Super Boat International and its Unlimited class were going concerns. Both are fading memories now, but Marathon is more popular than ever as a go-fast boating destination thanks in large part to the popular Faro Blanco […]
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How do you know you’ve had an unforgettable time at any given event? You were so caught in the moment that you never pulled out your smart phone. You came home with no photos or videos to prove you were there. Intangible as they may be, your memories and the memories of your cohorts are […]
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“It’s not your fault. He transitions from an affable and generous old codger until the onset of Thanksgiving, after which he slips into full Scrooge mode at Christmas.” I had just delivered a hot coffee and a Danish pastry to Henry, which was usually enough to put a smile on his weathered face, and asked […]
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Is there a better boating adventure than the Great Loop? There’s something about the end of the year that conjures dreams of The Great Loop. In a complete coincidence both Bill Prince and Mike Smith use their columns this month to discuss this nautical endeavor. Bill addresses boaters that wait until retirement to tackle […]
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Bill Couch was a generational icon in the Northeast striped bass fishing community. He was the owner of Couch’s Cedar Works, through which he designed, built, and sold top quality plugs at an affordable price. He was universally loved and admired by a group of fishermen who could squabble, bicker, and get nasty over any […]
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End of the Season by Terry Grafton, 2022 Western Regional Director Recently I finished my last event to close out the season. It was extra special in the fact that it was hosted on a pond I fished as a little kid where special memories were created and a life-long passion for fishing established. Due […]
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Indmar Marine Engines mourns the loss of its esteemed co-founder, Richard (Dick) Rowe, Sr, who passed away on November 22, 2022 at the age of 95 surrounded by his family. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my father,” said Chuck Rowe, former President of Indmar Marine Engines. “My father […]
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