
Clean up in Florida Waterways
Florida governor announces sweeping changes in water policy

Florida governor announces sweeping changes in water policy

Earlier this month Governor Rick Scott declared a State of Emergency over the Lake Okeechobee algae bloom.

An environmental nightmare is playing out about 35 miles from Lake Okeechobee, the source of a green-and-blue algae bloom that is plaguing South Florida. At

The EPA says that summer algae blooms are one of the nation’s most widespread, costly and challenging environmental problems. It’s game on in what’s going to be a battle to end the problem.

Not since the 1960s has pollution of our waterways made such headlines. From Chesapeake Bay to the Pacific Northwest, summer toxic blue-green algae blooms have been shutting down recreation areas and constitute another barrier to new boaters joining our ranks.

The bluewater brand from Down Under splashes a nimble weekender primed for coastal excursions.

The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.

All the right things, in all the right places.

Bearings from the Editor’s Desk

Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.

Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.

Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.

A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.

When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.

Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.