Image: Pacific Salmon Commission. Applications for four grant fund programs offered through the Pacific Salmon Commission are being accepted for projects to enhance wild salmon stocks and their habitat, with deadlines ranging from Sept. 6 through Nov. 1. The call for proposals for the Southern Endowment Fund, for southern British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and Idaho’s […]
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Sebastian Vettel will be co-owner of the new German SailGP team alongside Thomas Riedel, with 49er medallist Erik Heil at the helm Four-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel and double Olympic sailing bronze medallist Erik Heil have joined forces, alongside team owner Thomas Riedel, to announce a brand new German SailGP Team. Germany will be […]
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Rupert Holmes reports on latest developments in wooden yacht construction, and why this ancient material is being used for hi-tech contemporary design Why would a naval architect and structural engineer used to working with cutting edge materials for America’s Cup teams, including INEOS Britannia, and companies like Airbus, be excited about working with wood? “It’s […]
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For fans of the Scrapyard Media/Speed On The Water “In The Lead” video series, the wait for season No. 3 is almost over. In The Lead with Jeff Harris, the chief operating officer of Fountain Powerboats in Washington, N.C., will air Wednesday, June 14, on the Speed On The Water YouTube channel. No one knows […]
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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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Anglers such as Sam Ravenal have already noticed redfish near the Pensacola East Bay oyster habitat restoration sites Sam Ravenal Disaster struck the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, with enormous consequences. As a result of errors caused by shortcuts, miscalculations and questionable procedures, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, located 41 miles off the […]
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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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Starting with an enjoyable check-in at the docks owned by company founders Randy and Cherell Scism on Thursday afternoon, followed by two days of fun runs and dinners at Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri, Marine Technology Inc. hosted an incredible 25th anniversary celebration last week that culminated with an enjoyable, first-class gathering at […]
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Looking for a boat that fuses long-range potency with leisure boating luxuries? The imposing new Archipelago 47 should be firmly on your radar… The Archipelago 47 is a prototype in the most traditional sense of the word. It has been built as a test platform by a fledgling company to help refine the designs of […]
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With more than 250 members of the Marine Technology Inc. family on hand to celebrate the Wentzville, Mo., company’s 25th anniversary this evening at Camden on the Lake Resort in Lake Ozark, Mo., MTI founder Randy Scism announced that the manufacturer is developing a new 48-foot inboard-powered catamaran. The MTI team announced it is building […]
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Although filming began more than six months ago in early November when the M CON Racing team announced during the Race World Offshore Key West World Championship that it was entering the Class 1 ranks with a substantial sponsor behind it—Monster Energy—a large portion of the work and documentation of the historic build of the […]
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Each month we pick out an iconic boat that can lay claim to the title of world’s coolest boat. This month, we take a closer look at the Levi Corsair… The modern incarnation combines the best of the old with the best of the new A few months ago we covered the Supermarine Swordfish, a […]
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Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC), has entered into an agreement with JJE, a company focused on electrified propulsion components, assemblies and systems for global automotive applications. The collaboration will enable Mercury to expand its portfolio of electric propulsion solutions. “We are excited to engage with JJE as we co-develop and produce the […]
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Timed with the launch of a new ready-to-drink vodka cocktail called Huski Ice Spritz and yesterday’s Sports Business Journal announcement that Huski Chocolate—a Swedish premium chocolate milk brand and prominent motorsports sponsor—is rebranding its champion Indy Car with new Ice Spritz livery for the upcoming Indy 500, Huski President and CEO Mika Manninen informed speedonthewater.com […]
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Atmospheric dust. Image: NASA Earth Observatory via Oregon State University. Research led by Oregon State University (OSU) scientists has identified new information on the role that dust plays in nourishing global ocean ecosystems while helping regulate atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. OSU oceanographer Toby Westberry said this is the first time it has been shown that […]
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While power cats are hardly famed for their sex appeal, Makai is committed to making them genuinely desirable, starting with this new Makai M37… The Makai M37’s slick, quasi-classical sportscar styling is very distinctive Developed in collaboration with Italian sports car designer, Emanuele Rossi, and built at Makai’s production facility in Split, Croatia, the firm’s […]
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Not long ago, I found myself on a busy stretch of the ICW for the better part of a day, accompanying a client who was moving her boat from Palm Beach to Miami. It was a 55 nautical-mile slog on a day when conditions were too lumpy to go outside. This gave time to take […]
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EGR USA Hires Justin MacLauchlan as Director of Marketing Ontario, CA (May 4, 2023) – EGR USA announces the recent addition of Justin MacLauchlan to the position of Director of Marketing. In addition to working with other companies to develop brand strategies and boost sales, Justin has vast experience in the automotive aftermarket. Justin brings […]
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Image: Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association. Market demand for sockeye salmon is strong, but rising costs for harvesters and processors are expected to influence the ex-vessel price during the 2023 Bristol Bay season, according to Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) Executive Director Andy Wink. Wink said while there’s strong demand overall, the […]
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