Going through my images from Miami, I found a few to share today of glossy cruisers and cats at the Yacht & Brokerage Show and Strictly Sail Miami. Writing from wintry Rhode Island today, these photos make me feel warm again. Well, jealous anyway.

--John Burnham

The Viking Sport Cruiser booth at the Yacht & Brokerage Show

The Viking Sport Cruiser booth at the Yacht & Brokerage Show



The new Marquis 500 Open Bridge

The new Marquis 500 Open Bridge



The Catamaran Company and a fleet of mostly Lagoon models formed one of the biggest Strictly Sail Show exhibits.

The Catamaran Company and a fleet of mostly Lagoon models formed one of the biggest Strictly Sail Show exhibits.



Catalina fans will see the new 445 later this year.

Catalina fans will see the new 445 later this year.



A new day dawns over the Gulf Stream.

A new day dawns over the Gulf Stream.

Written by: John Burnham
John Burnham is a boat owner, leadership coach, marine writer, editor, and champion sailboat racer. He is the former editor of Sailing World, Cruising World, and boats.com.