Hours after his throttleman and crew chief, Grant Bruggeman, had left the Thunder on Cocoa Beach offshore powerboat race a couple of weeks back, Wayne Valder, the owner of the 42-foot MTI catamaran, Valder Yachts/Pro Floors Racing, called out the race winners, Tyler Miller and Myrick Coil of the Monster Energy/M CON team. At the […]
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Absolute pleasure. by Ken Kreisler Lead in, first sentence goes here. Photos Courtesy of Absolute Blending a bold, contemporary design with the latest in engineering and sumptuous appointments, the Absolute Navetta 52 is a well-balanced cruising yacht. With wide open spaces both fore and aft, as well as topsides on the bridge deck, everyone aboard […]
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Everyone loves the effervescent blues of unspoiled tropical waters. But the best spots are often far off the beaten path and require more than a little patience to get to. And you’ll need to be pretty self-sufficient when you get there because facilities on those far-flung atolls are often scarce. Jess McGlothlin Special delivery: Sign up for […]
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The 26-foot Sea Pro center console covered 940 miles on a new sustainable fuel offered by VP Racing. Courtesy Suzuki/Ron Ballanti Editor’s Note: Boating Contributing Editor, Capt. John Page Williams joined Team Suzuki for a leg of this trip, running right into Washington, DC. A naturalist, licensed captain and award-winning journalist, Williams is working on […]
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Cobia are well known for traveling alongside large creatures, including manta rays. Anglers looking to target cobia will often look for mantas first. A couple of decades ago, my wife and I found ourselves with a rare day off together that just so happened to have forecasted light winds and calm seas. We decided to […]
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Sun protection is just one consideration. Courtesy Columbia 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. In the beginning, fishing shirts were stodgy, stuffy affairs. Sports took to the water in clothes that were more befitting a Sunday […]
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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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PHOTO COURTESY OF MACKINAC ISLAND TOURISM BUREAU At less than five square miles, Mackinac Island is a small but thriving destination packed with a rich history and picturesque community, and was just named the Best Summer Travel Destination by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. “Mackinac Island is a remarkable place and our community […]
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Image via the Biden administration. President Joe Biden celebrated his administration’s defense of the Bristol Bay watershed and other environmental achievements during a mid-May gathering at the White House’s Rose Garden with Alaska guests including tribal leaders and conservationists. “Bristol Bay is an extraordinary place, unlike anywhere in the world,” Biden said. “Six rivers meet […]
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Last week, Representatives Bill Posey (R-FL) and Mike Collins (R-GA) voiced concerns in a U.S. House of Representatives hearing over the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s proposed vessel speed restrictions along the Atlantic Coast. This came on the heels of the American Boating Congress (ABC) in Washington, D.C., where the proposed expansion of NOAA’s […]
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5 Top Tips to Modernize Your Boat Cabin Owning a boat provides you with endless opportunities to enjoy peaceful getaways. It offers a home on the water that gives you the freedom to explore new places in your local area comfortably and cost-effectively. Whether you plan on traveling in your boat alone or with your […]
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Image: Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Commercial fishing for Alaska’s famed Copper River sockeye and Chinook salmon is now set to open on Tuesday, May 15 in the Copper River and also Bering River districts of Alaska. Alaska Department of Fish and Game officials announced this past week (Friday, May 5) that the two […]
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Guide To Successful Bass Fishing From A Kayak Wanna change your bass fishing experience? Switching from a powerful boat to a kayak will be an excellent idea. Kayaking saves money while allowing you to fish in silence as you kayak to shallow and standing water without scaring your prey. I often pull my kayak into […]
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No one has filmed more world record waves than surf photographer Rob Brown. Chris Dixon profiles Brown during a journey to the infamous Cortes Bank with the crew from HBO’s 100 Foot Wave. Through Hell for High Water When it Comes to Chasing the Hundred Foot Wave, No One Stands Taller than Rob Brown. Come […]
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When it comes to getting prepared for the start of tournament season, we often get overly focused on the primary fishing tools like rods, reels, line, and lures without thinking about the basic accessories necessary for tournament day. Whether you fish national events or at your local bass club, tournament fishing requires a spread of […]
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USCG Cutter Spar breaking seasonal ice in Duluth Harbor. Image credit: NOAA Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) scientists worked with the U.S. Coast Guard during ice-breaking in Lake Superior Harbor in Duluth, Minnesota, aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Spar. The project, funded by the Great Lakes Center of Expertise, demonstrates our ability to conduct […]
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Bruno Sergio, professional diver and co-owner of Best Spot dive center in Azores gives his expert advice on choosing the best diving regulator. One of the things I will always advise is to chose a product were you can get a good service for maintenance. It’s most annoying being unable to find a local service […]
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In the mountain of sportfishing, tarpon are at the summit. Only the fortunate ones who have gotten a taste of their majesty thoroughly understand why they have been coined the “silver king.” For those aspiring anglers who have not yet been graced with the king’s presence, however, just know that the awe-inspiring feeling you get […]
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Chinook salmon. File photo via Government of Yukon. Scientists studying new information on changes in river discharge from winter ice melt and temperature in the Yukon River in Alaska say it may be influencing the timing and duration of juvenile chum, Chinook and coho salmon migrations. They are trying to determine whether, as salmon migrations […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF ACR ELECTRONICS ACR Electronics, a pioneer in satellite messaging and the first to enable group messaging, announced its newest Bivy MESH, which takes reliability and functionality even further. Unlike the SOS features on a smartphone, the Bivy Stick offers increased durability and functionality, even in areas with limited or no satellite coverage […]
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