The sculpture highlights the need to remove debris from the ocean. Courtesy Cindy Pease Roe When she created a sculpture of a leaping tarpon on behalf of sunglass maker Costa Del Mar, Cindy Pease Roe really turned heads. She made the sculpture entirely out of trash and plastic debris that she found on beaches, in […]
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Tips on what to do when a boat-shopping friend asks, “Whataya think about this one?” Tips on what to do when a boat-shopping friend asks, “Whataya think about this one?” Illustration: Kent Barton Boat buyers come in many shapes, sizes and types, but here, on this particular page—as a public service—I’m going to deal exclusively […]
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A split superstructure giving guests and owners a separate section of the yacht to enjoy makes Feadship’s 87m EXPV a truly innovative superyacht concept… EXPV’s separate superstructures and reverse bow give it a swan-like appearance Striking a balance between entertaining and privacy has long been a challenge for superyacht designers, but Dutch builder Feadship and […]
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Rodney Atkins grew up spending a lot of time on the water. Courtesy Lowe Boats 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. When he’s not putting out hit songs or touring, country music star Rodney Atkins likes to spend time on […]
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<!– In the News: Englewood Beach Race Decision Likely This Week –> In addition to being the Offshore Powerboat Association’s final event of the year and its own world championships, the Englewood Beach, Fla., races November 17-20 were slated to determine American Power Boat Association/Union Internationale Motonautique world champions in the V-bottom classes. Damage to […]
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Paul Tracy enjoys performance, whether on land or water. Courtesy Paul Tracy 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. Speed is second nature to Paul Tracy. The 53-year-old Canadian-American started racing as a teen and competed at the apex of American […]
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Despite the well-established players in the mix such as MYCO, Evolution, Extreme, Browning and Heritage, it’s no secret that the custom high-performance powerboat trailer industry is struggling to keep up with the production of V-bottom sportboats, center consoles and catamarans. Exacerbated by supply chain issues, build times of as much as a year-and-a-half and beyond […]
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Capt. Sergio Davi is a true boating adventurer. Ron Ballanti Capt. Sergio Davi loves to cruise the open ocean aboard Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs)—and we mean open ocean. The 57-year-old Italian native has captained a variety of RIBs powered by his sponsor, Suzuki outboards, traveling from his home base in Palermo to Amsterdam (3,000 nautical […]
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Ocean Independence Charters ONCE IN A LIFETIME SUPERYACHT CHARTER EXPERIENCES An exclusive vacation on board a crewed luxury charter yacht is unlike any other, offering total privacy, fine dining, bespoke accommodations, unique experiences, and high-quality personalized service. No one knows that more than Peter Hürzeler, managing partner and co-founder of Ocean Independence, a global leader […]
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The 90 Ocean is the biggest shake up in Sunseeker’s design language for years but, incredible beach club aside, what else does this brave new model bring to the table? With the 90 Ocean, Sunseeker has resoundingly confirmed where the latest boat design battleground is taking place. First it was the amidships owner’s cabin, in […]
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Randy Cabrera brings PWC enthusiasts together. Courtesy Florida Ski Riders Randy Cabrera’s family loves the PWC life, so back in 2016 he launched Florida Ski Riders as a way to bring other like-minded enthusiasts together. Today, the group’s Facebook page boasts over 13,000 members and regular gatherings number in the hundreds. How did Florida Ski […]
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