For recreational maritime editors, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the last stateside boat show of the year, with just a few months before January’s “how did they get these colossal yachts indoors?” boot Düsseldorf in Germany.
Prepping a boat for bluewater travel is an order of magnitude more challenging than typical weekend boating or even coastal cruising.
Having telemedicine service on board is especially important for cruisers who are more vulnerable to injury or illness because of age, chronic illness and pre-existing conditions, and it’s also important to have as long-range trawler yachts cruise to more remote locations.
The steel-hulled Bering 77 is the big sister to the Bering 65, adding 161,000 lbs. of displacement.
The newest addition to the Sirena Yachts fleet will debut in September.
People are buying two things during the Covid-19 pandemic: boats and dogs. Both require training and practice.
Crossing the Atlantic by motorboat: 118 years
of trying, failing and succeeding.
YouTube sensations Brooke and Braden Palmer dive into the challenges of living aboard and long-range cruising with kids.
Whether you’re a bluewater diehard or only a dreamer, add these recommended reads to your list.
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.
