On the Water

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

I've been trying to search out a low-power 12v PC for Gizmo, though I might give up for this season -- I'm so behind project-wise -- and it may not be such an issue once I install a decent solar panel or two.  But it's certainly a dynamic subje... …Read More

UWP-IJSBA NAtional Tour heading to Racine, Wisconsin June 19-20, 2010. Sea-Doo ups Bounty payouts to match APBA National Tour. …Read More

Does your dog like to go fishing with you? It’s surprising how many pooches actually enjoy jumping onto a boat and spending a day on the water. But taking a dog aboard requires some special consideration. Whenever Fido joins you, remember: 1. Water dogs have a tendency to jump overboard. They may get distracted by a duck, another boat, [...] …Read More

The recent parade of discount offers continues today with a trifecta of announcements from management firm Edmiston and Company--and for prime months in the Western Mediterranean aboard serious charter yachts that have earned good reviews at recent b... …Read More