Yamaha Rightwaters continues its support of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by powering six jon boats with Yamaha F6 outboards in Stephen C. Foster State Park. The outboards give visitors the opportunity to fish, birdwatch and explore the Okefenokee Swamp, the largest blackwater swamp in the U.S. “Stephen C. Foster State Park allows visitors […]
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Picture yourself as the proud, though rather secretive, owner of a very pricy 219ft Benetti superyacht… And now, barely a year after you’ve taken delivery, the folks at Benetti persuade you to park the yacht at this year’s Palm Beach Boat Show so that people you’ve never met can have a nose around it. This […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF RETHOS FACEBOOK The National Park Service has awarded Rethos — a St. Paul, Minnesota-based historic preservation nonprofit — the Duluth Harbor North Pierhead Lighthouse, after the U.S. Coast Guard announced in 2021 it no longer had need of the property, reports MPR News. Built in 1910, the 43-foot lighthouse is situated at […]
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Cape May is arguably the first true coastal resort town in the U.S. Find out why it should be on your MFD. Photos by Dori Arrington Just saying the word “beach” or bringing your favorite beach to mind, will ease most people into a pleasant state of relaxation. For many, waves washing ashore on sandy […]
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The most exciting racing on-water will return to one of its truly iconic destinations for the France Sail Grand Prix | Saint-Tropez on September 9-10. For the third consecutive year, the spectacular Gulf of Saint-Tropez will host extraordinary F50 catamarans flying at speeds close to 100km/h. A truly unique spectacle not to be missed, fans […]
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The British Virgin Islands have had a tough few years, but one of the world’s favourite sailing destinations is back, and as beautiful as ever, as Mike Pickering discovers As the 30-seater inter-Caribbean turboprop aircraft banked to starboard, through my small window I caught a first glimpse of Tortola and the Sir Francis Drake Channel. […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF ABM The Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, New York, announced the 2023 spring session of The Captain School, where students can complete coursework necessary to secure a captain’s license and have materials to apply for their Merchant Marine Credential through the U.S. Coast Guard at the OUPV or Masters level up to […]
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Michael Rybovich tells all about the art of hull flipping. Few things garner more interest, or video, than turning a boat’s base upside down. For most boat builders, giving tours through their facilities to people over the course of their career is just part of the job. What we do seems to fascinate an awful […]
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Photo Adobe Stock On the northwest shore of Lake Michigan are two tiny Wisconsin communities — Algoma and Kewaunee — with a huge reputation for sportfishing. Go deep with one of the area’s 50-some fishing charters or cast your own line into tranquil tributaries. Count Viking River Cruises among those en route to the pretty […]
Read MoreHideaway on Hutchinson Island Just far enough away to escape the hustle and bustle of the city streets is the secret gem of Florida’s Treasure Coast—a 23-mile stretch along the Atlantic Ocean from Fort Pierce to Stuart known as Hutchinson Island. This serene barrier island attracts visitors in search of beautiful weather, an abundance of […]
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The inaugural Western Bass Shootout (WBS) The inaugural Western Bass Shootout (WBS) has been finalized and is scheduled for April 14-16, 2023, on the Famed California/Sacramento River Delta. The unified championship event invites the top-performing anglers from the four major professional tours in the Western United States. APEX Pro Tour, Major League Fishing Toyota Series, […]
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Hunters and Land Conservancies At first glance, hunters and land conservancies seem to have goals on opposite ends of the spectrum. One group is all about tracking, capturing, and killing wild animals for sport or food. The other is all about preservation. But you may be surprised to find out that hunters and land conservancies […]
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Photo Courtesy of Cheboygan Chamber of Commerce Discover the surprising small city at the Eastern edge of the Straits of Mackinac. By Kath Usitalo Visitors are waking up to the charm of Cheboygan, located at the top of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula along the US 23 Heritage Route. The area where the Cheboygan River meets Lake […]
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It’s been another hectic year here on mby.com – we round up the biggest stories that got our motor running during the past 12 months… 2022 seemed to flash by in the blink of an eye, with the return of (most) boat shows and the relaxation of travel restrictions meaning that the boating world could […]
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Treasure Hunt Florida’s Treasure Coast is a hidden gem. Tangerine and cotton candy-colored clouds billow along the horizon creating the perfect backdrop for this laid-back, picturesque Florida region. Tucked along the Atlantic Coast just north of Palm Beach, the Treasure Coast comprises Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties. This hidden gem is a wondrous […]
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Sailing to the Galapagos Islands requires extensive preparation, but the rewards are other-worldly, as Jessie Zevalkink discovered The first morning of passage sailing to the Galapagos Islands I leapt out of my berth at 0600, seeking an hour alone. I’d hoped to rise earlier for a full two hours of dawn and silence, but one […]
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Pristine Waters of Nantucket Nantucket, MA, is a small island but has a big reputation for being a leading vacation destination on the East Coast. It has over 82 miles of coastline and beautiful beaches, wildlife refuges, protected natural lands, perfectly preserved pre-civil war historic buildings, and some of the best restaurants and boutiques in […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE GREAT LAKES In honor of the 47th anniversary of the loss of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, the National Museum of the Great Lakes is hosting a special weekend-long event November 12 and 13, 2022. A guided tour of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker museum ship — which […]
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Ideal recreational activities for students to unwind Most students spend a significant part of their lives at university or college. A busy schedule and inadequate rest often lead to emotional burnout and exhaustion. It is generally accepted that everyone has a certain reserve of energy, which is gradually exhausted. Lounging on the sofa watching TV […]
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Damien Guillou, one of the favourites in this year’s singlehanded Golden Globe Race, is facing mid-ocean repairs to his self-steering gear in the South Atlantic, while British leader Simon Curwen gets stuck up his mast Damien Guillou training off Lorient ahead of the 2022 Golden Globe Race ©Yann Riou – polaRYSE / PRB French skipper […]
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