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The Road Less Traveled: Summer Cruising In Vacationland

August 18, 2015

I’m a former resident of Newport and will always have a tight bond with the town … err, well, except during the summer when the streets overflow with steroid-fueled meatheads, every decent restaurant is packed shoulder to shoulder, and 120 decibels is the normal level of conversation. Great for commerce; bad for folks looking for less confrontation and more peace. Solution: Head north to Portland, Maine until the summer crowds subside.

From The Pilothouse- A Boat for Everyone

July 23, 2012

It is an exciting time for all of us. Never before have there been so many different styles, sizes, and types of powerboats so well–suited

If It Isn’t One Thing, It’s Another

May 31, 2012

During the summer of 2009, Intrepid made its way up Johnstone Strait, along the east coast of Vancouver Island. My wife Rolynn kept track of our

Thoughts From Sea

November 21, 2011

During lengthy summer cruises I habitually make notes about topics that might be worth writing about. They are never stuffed into the same hiding place,

Part 2: Venture II Ventures North

March 2, 2011

As we crisscrossed our way over, through, and under the Faroes (pronounced the same as the pharaohs of Egypt), I found it exceedingly difficult to

Cruising Classics, Perfected

From hull design to onboard flow, these legendary powerboats proved that great cruising never goes out of style.

A product shot of the Perko Odor Eater waste tank vent filter kit against a white background, featuring the cylindrical filter canister, mounting bracket, quick-disconnect fittings, and hose adapters.

Fume Fighter

Easy Waste Tank Vent Filter

An aerial high-angle view of a white GranOcean W-72 luxury power catamaran anchored in calm coastal waters at dusk, highlighting its expansive multi-deck outdoor living spaces, swim platform, flybridge, and ambient LED deck lighting.

NEW BOAT: Granocean W-72

Apollonio & Vripack Custom Power Cat

A scenic overhead view looking down a long, wooden floating dock at Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park in British Columbia, with several powerboats and sailboats moored along it, surrounded by calm, dark fjord waters and towering, forested granite mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

A Thin Space

Cruisers face challenges getting to Princess Louisa Inlet, but it’s worth it to experience this cruising ground’s natural beauty.

Inside Gerald Berton’s Mission to Make Every Docking Effortless

How The Yacht Group is making precision boat handling accessible to every owner.

A man and woman standing together aboard a boat on a cold, overcast day, wearing matching blue weather coats, beanies, and red-and-black Mustang Survival inflatable PFDs.

Wear Your PFD

This one decision can matter more than any other you make on the water.

A white motorboat suspended in lifting straps on a large yellow gantry travel lift at a boatyard or marina on a clear day.

Bad Vibrations

Eliminating a boat’s quakes and shakes often requires a thorough inspection of the drivetrain.

An aerial view of a white motor yacht anchored in clear turquoise tropical water near lush green islands with sandy beaches.

Living for Today

Trying Not to Sink: Choosing Boat Life After a Family Tragedy

Riviera 4300 Sports Express

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

A white Nordhavn 43 expedition yacht anchored in calm water near a lush green island with a dramatic, vibrant sky filled with glowing clouds overhead.

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop

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

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