On the Water
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On the Water
Jongert 2400M Launched, Christened Uisge Beatha
Jul 15, 2010PHOTOS: E.J. Bruinekool Fotografie Smart owners do a good deal of research before selecting a superyacht builder, but 35 years of research? That’s how long the owner of Uisge Beatha had been following activity at Jongert Shipyard before commissionin... …Read More
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On the Water / Fishing
The Redneck Fishing Tournament
Jul 15, 2010On the National Geographic Channel, ways to deal with the Asian carp invasion. …Read More
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On the Water
New Hope for Seasickness Prevention
Jul 14, 2010NASA research provides hope for an effective, new preventive technique against seasickness. …Read More
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On the Water / News & Events
SRT mini AIS modules, & trouble from the East?
Jul 14, 2010I mentioned SRT's amazingly miniaturized Class B and SART AIS modules back in May, but seeing is believing. In that aluminum EMI enclosure at left is a Cobalt Class B transponder complete with precision GPS engine and power supply (the board itself ... …Read More
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On the Water / Entertainment
UK Olympians Lead on Fluff, Too
Jul 14, 2010Britain, already a leader in funding Olympic athletes to live and train as professionals, has made a move to sneak ahead on style points as well. Hard to say whether Stella McCartney would have achieved rank in the fashion industry if she had started out with a different last name, but she is where and [...] …Read More
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On the Water / Fishing
The Case For John Boats
Jul 14, 2010A welded-aluminum john boat may just be the perfect small-boat light tackle fishing platform. They are multi-faceted. The reasons in favor: 1. The are lightweight and hard to break. 2. At slow speeds they bounce off rocks. 3. The engine and fuel tank are removable by hand. 4. Little kicker engines seem to require no [...] …Read More
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On the Water / Entertainment
Turkish Gulets - the World's Best Charter Value
Jul 14, 2010Chartering a gulet in Turkey offers cruising access to the same islands, history and beauty that make Greek charters so popular - at a fraction of the cost. …Read More
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On the Water / Entertainment
Survey: 3 in 4 Charter Yachts Welcome Kids
Jul 14, 2010The Triton, a publication written primarily for yacht captains and crew, has just published the results of an interesting survey. The magazine asked nearly 140 yacht crew members how they feel about having children younger than 15 as guests. Nearly thr... …Read More
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On the Water / News & Events
Princess 72 Motoryacht: New Name, Same Elegant Styling
Jul 14, 2010After 15 years as Viking Sport Cruisers, U.K.-built yachts such as the 72 Motoryacht will carry the Princess Yachts International name in North America. …Read More
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On the Water / Watersports
Supra's Sunsport 20V: Affordable Luxury
Jul 13, 2010With such a long list of standard features, you won't need any upgrades on this 20 foot towboat. …Read More