The Ocean Cleanup develops and scales technologies to rid the oceans of plastic. Tackling such an ambitious challenge requires acting where we can have the greatest impact on plastic pollution. In the oceans, this means focusing on the largest accumulation of floating plastic anywhere on Earth – the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the North Pacific Ocean. […]
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When this story goes live, 2023 will be less than 24 hours away. In the meantime, a savvy group of performance boat owners and their friends from across the country have been making the best of what’s left of the current year in Southwest Florida. Yesterday’s lunch run to St. Petersburg and today’s planned fun […]
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If you caught the first two installments of “Speed On The Water Stories Of The Year” written by my speedonthewater.com partner Matt Trulio, you already know there was no lack of super-cool news to report in 2022. In the “spare time” I’ve had this week thanks to finishing pre-press production for the 2022 Year In […]
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Ever wanted to feel like you’re in the special boat services? Maybe you just want to be able to see the entrance to the dark marina entrance. Chances are you’ll be looking for the best night vision binoculars for sailors. Are you looking for the best night vision binoculars for sailors or a night scope? […]
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Success means something different for everyone. No two measures of it are identical, right? For a long-time performance-boat owner, it can be building the most reliable and seaworthy catamaran of his dreams. For a go-fast boating event organizer, it can be raising a record amount of money for people who need help. For a boat-builder, […]
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So far this year, Speedonthewater.com has attracted 687,560 unique visitors who enjoyed a cool 3,246,084 page views per Google analytics. As remarkable as that traffic is for niche news site, what’s even better is that those numbers are tracked by Google—hence the designation. We can’t manipulate or embellish them. They are what they are. Some […]
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Riva is building a limited-edition version of its gorgeous Aquariva runabout to mark its 180th birthday. The model has been named the Riva Anniversario. The Anniversario is a suitably elegant tribute to Riva’s 180 years of luxury boat making Only 18 examples will be built, one for every ten years of the brand’s existence. Although […]
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How the fish-boat world has evolved in the past 10 years! As individuals, we’ve weathered one of the most horrific storms in the world: a pandemic. We lost friends, spent time in hospitals, and suddenly got a new perspective on the value of life and leisure. Fishing, boats and boating became the refuge of millions of […]
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Chances are good that Quad, the Wisconsin-headquartered outfit that prints our Year In Review magazine, has nothing on press today. Then again, it’s a significant company with multiple domestic and international locations. The presses could be rolling. Because deadlines are deadlines. The 2022 Speed On The Water Year In Review issue is almost complete, and […]
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Among my family members when we get together for the holidays, the annual debate revolves around one delicate question. And for the most part, we are equally divided on the answer. Is “Diehard” a Christmas movie? The answer, at last in my realm, skews along gender lines. Most Trulio-based or associated women say no way, […]
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Just a year-and-a-half ago, RP Elite Motors and Marine became the official dealer for Skater Powerboats in the United States. Since then, the Dallas-area based dealership, which also offers an array of custom-built trucks, has sold three Skater 388 catamarans and has another two yet-to-be-sold cats from the Douglas, Mich., company. All three of the […]
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No stranger to the perils of saltwater on phones, Fox Morgan looks at 12 of the best waterproof phone cases, suitable for iPhone and Android models. There’s a moment I’m sure we can all identify, when we first googled “best waterproof phone case” which was roughly 60 seconds after our phone was dunked without one. […]
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If your boat is going into hibernation then there are steps you need to take to ensure it stays in top condition for next season. Jon Mendez explains how to winterise a boat… Winter can be a great time to use your boat but it’s also an opportunity to put it to bed for a […]
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By any measure, offshore powerboat racer Tyler Miller of Wathena, Kans., has enjoyed a very big year. By the time the 2022 ended, the M CON team owner and throttleman had starred in a Speed On The Water “In The Lead” series video, earned an American Power Boat Association Super Cat National Championship and a […]
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Storage and organization are crucial elements of bass fishing, especially when it comes to hardbaits. Keeping your baits properly stored will save you time on the water and extend the life of your baits by keeping them in good condition. This Tackle Warehouse article will showcase different storage options and how to store a general […]
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Call of the Wild: The Angler Expands with New Norway Reserve – DLC Free for All Players Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, is excited to share that the first DLC map for the open world fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler, dubbed the Norway Reserve, is out now and […]
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Start Your Own High School Bass Club Future Angler Foundation offers step-by-step suggestions for starting a new club program in youth-to-youth video. Photo courtesy of Bassmaster Forestville, WI (December 14, 2022) – Bass fishing clubs have made a big splash on the high school scene in recent years, helping bridge the gap between academics, competitive […]
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Not all the fish we hook can be trophies. Some of our catches can elicit groans rather than high fives. Here are eight fish (well, technically, seven) most anglers would rather not catch (and what to expect if you do have a close encounter). Read more about these Rodney Dangerfields of the fishing realm. Moray […]
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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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