On the Water

VHF antenna quality and trailering mistakes? Yeah, I know, this sounds like a pretty weird combination. But stick with me for a moment – believe it or not, the two are related. First off, let’s see if you can pick out what’s wrong in this picture:   If you’re an observant type, you might notice that the [...] …Read More

This month’s Sea Fare brings us the culinary fruits of a Mekong River adventure by chef Victoria Allman. A great story and delectable recipes. …Read More

Here are some interesting stats from the National Marine Manufacturers Association  (NMMA).  These are the top ten boating states, ranked in order by total annual expenditures for new powerboats, motors, trailers and accessories in 2009.  (Keep in ... …Read More

In the past week alone, I've written about newly announced deals that could save you more than €140,000 (more than $170,000) on charter yachts in the Western Mediterranean this summer. Today, the total rises by more than $60,000 with a new offer aboa... …Read More

Though I have been keenly following all the developments related to the ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, I have not written much about it because, at this point, the spill has not had a substantial impact on the yacht charter industry. With luc... …Read More

One good sign: Recently, a friend who'd eaten at a waterfront restaurant called to ask if I knew "that there was a bright white light shining on Gizmo's flying bridge?"  Now, in truth, Gizmo's float is just a few hundred feet from the deck of t... …Read More

Who knew it would be so hard?  I mean, I’ve sailed big boats in big weather and thought I knew something.  Turns out I know nothing when it comes to sailing Schock’s Harbor 20s in a one design racing fleet.  A friend purchased a Harbor 20 a few... …Read More

My account of chasing muskellunge in Eagle River, Wisconsin, is up on the Boating Magazine website. …Read More

Northeast boaters have several opportunities this summer to check out Nordic Tugs, beginning this weekend with a "Tug Fest" at Wilde Yacht Sales in CT. …Read More

Walking toward his ride for the solo Transpac, Ronnie Simpson slowed us down to point out that the mast of his 30-footer is taller than the mast of the 35-footer next door. I like this guy. He made one fast passage through youth— Enlisted in the Marines. Got blown up by an RPG in [...] …Read More