Photo by Spencer Reagan/Shutterstock The joys of boating and summer fun are waiting at Waukegan and Winthrop Harbor. By Gregory Harutunian Point your compass to northeastern Illinois, just below the Wisconsin state border along the Lake Michigan shores. The ports of Waukegan and Winthrop Harbor boast histories extending back to the days of fur traders, […]
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The Sea Tow Foundation is now accepting nominations and applications for membership in its Boating Safety Advisory Council, with applications being accepted through April 15, 2023. New appointees will be chosen by the current council and executive committee members and they will serve a two-year term as well as be eligible for a second term, […]
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Sailing winch deals from West Marine that might just make you day, week or year! Buy one Get one free on Lewmar winches. Sailing winch deals are rare, so when we see something exciting then we want to share it with you! West Marine are offering a Buy one Get one free offer at the […]
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Few activities on the water are more fun and rewarding than pulling a snotty and arrogant teenager on a towable tube and launching them off the edge of a boat’s wake into oblivion! In order to get the most out of your boat tube, there are a couple of handy accessories that will make tubing […]
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Fishing Accessories Frabill Witness Net Courtesy Frabill Frabill Witness Net Frabill gives you the ability to net, weigh and measure your catch easily with the new Witness net. The innovative net won the Best in Category award at ICAST 2022, thanks to the integrated scale that provides a weight nearly instantly and minimizes stress on […]
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Educating your crew on the importance of visibility keeps everyone safe. Tim Bower 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. A tragic, fatal boating accident occurred in the Florida Keys last fall aboard an open boat skippered by a parent and […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF WEST MARINE For the eighth annual year, West Marine will be raising money to support community programs through its nonprofit BlueFuture. Starting Nov 29, 2022, customers can make donations online or in stores during West Marine’s annual Month of Giving which ends on Dec 31. One hundred percent of proceeds will go […]
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Often taken for granted, a yacht’s VHF radio is extremely important as both a transmitter and receiver. Even in our globally-connected world, VHF is often our only means of connection whilst at sea, and units are only as good as their VHF antenna… Aside from the safety aspect, navigation alerts and weather updates, the non-essential […]
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The clear, crisp air in November brings beautiful sunrises. With the New York skyline outlined by a deep-red sky and a little mist rising off the water, the scene was set for a magical day on the water—if the fish were willing to cooperate. The truck reported 35 degrees when I got in, but with […]
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Black Friday is a great time to pick up a cut-price fish finder. We pick out some of the best fish finder deals available right now… Modern fish finders aren’t exactly cheap, but you get what you pay for, with premium options like GPS and chartplotting functionality often built-in. In the run-up to the busiest […]
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Black Friday deals seem to appear earlier and earlier each year. We pick out 6 of the best Black Friday deals already available from the big marine retailers… Black Friday 2022 isn’t until 25 November, but cruising sailors can make a head start on their holiday season shopping right now. Major marine retailers such as […]
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In my all of our decades of boating, we’ve never heard a fellow boater look at his collection of gear, apparel and apparatuses, and say, “You know what, I’m good.” If you’re serious about finding things that help you get on the water and stay on, too much stuff is never enough. In this spirit, […]
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West Marine announced that it will be the official sponsor of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the largest in-water boat show in the world, taking place October 26-30, 2022. West Marine will conduct daily informational seminars in its booth, #700, located in the Yacht Builders and Electronics Tent at Bahia Mar. Every hour […]
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Minor damage occurred to the boat when 300-plus feet of all-chain rode was unintentionally deployed. Tim Bower 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. Some 15 years ago, I was coming out of Key West, near Smith Shoals, when my buddy’s 54 Carver came to […]
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Welcome to StriperFest 2022! OTW’s Val Watts was there to get the party rolling! Winners At A Glance Grand Prize Winner • Tidewater 210 CC Adventure: Conor Laffey from East Falmouth, MA Cornhole Competition Winners Winners receive prize packages loaded with Columbia PFG gear, a YETI soft cooler and a pair of Costa sunglasses. […]
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Whether your craft is showroom-fresh—or maybe just needs a little freshening up—there’s always a reason to add a little bling to your boat. Courtnie Tosana / Unsplash Not all that many years ago, boating “bling” wasn’t really a thing. Oh, sure, early craft had it, even if the term was years away from being defined. […]
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West Marine has committed to promoting women within and to the marine industry. In a typically male-dominated sector, West Marine’s two new female executives are inspiring change by creating an environment in which women have more opportunity to participate professionally and recreationally. Traditionally, women have represented a smaller segment participating in water sports. Recent industry […]
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Randy Vance stopped by the Fort Lauderdale West Marine store to chat with Tim Stiene, Category Manager for Parts & Electrical, about how the marine retail supplier is keeping boaters equipped with the products they need amongst post-pandemic supply chain interruptions. Visit westmarine.com or your local West Marine retail store to stock up your gear […]
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Keen kitesurfers Ariel and Cindy Poler bought a new Princess F50 during lockdown to live aboard in San Francisco. Just one small problem – the boat they bought was in San Remo, Italy… Transporting Octavia from Italy to California was a logistical challenge Regular readers may remember that back in December 2020 we wrote about […]
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