
Dirona’s Worldwide Adventure
When we bought our first boat back in 1999, a coastal cruiser that we named Dirona, the salesperson asked how many hours a year we

When we bought our first boat back in 1999, a coastal cruiser that we named Dirona, the salesperson asked how many hours a year we

With our time in Hawaii fast running out we decided it was high time that we went to visit the island of Maui and anchor

“I’m ready for some fresh, new cruising spots, and the idea of seeing Cuba on my horizon once again makes my heart sing.”-Milt Baker, Nordhavn47 Bluewater

AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.

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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.

A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.

Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.

Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.

After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.

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Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.

Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.