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Using Hydrofoils to Improve Boat Performance

4/16/2024

By Capt. Vincent Daniello. In my early days as a captain, few boats cruised faster than 30 mph. Back then, bigger engines and the fuel they burned added too much weight, netting little more speed. Today, even modest performers top 50 mph thanks to lighter engines and boat construction, where more… SEE MORE

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Going Electric: Converting a Boat

4/14/2024

By John Wooldridge. The Electric Conversion : Sailing into the Future When Dave and Danielle Baker and their two young children pull up to a marina and begin maneuvering into a slip, they often get wondering stares from people on the dock. Instead of emitting diesel exhaust and noise, their… SEE MORE

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Protect Your Catch, Protect Your Crew: A Guide to Commercial Fishing Safety

4/9/2024

By Megan Waldrep. A fisherman’s personality generally equates to a sense of adventure, a love of the outdoors, and the drive to create new opportunities for wealth through strategy and well-gained knowledge. Part of that knowledge is having the tools to survive in an emergency. The safety of commercial fishermen… SEE MORE

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8 Common Misconceptions About Sailing

4/4/2024

By Zeke Quezada. While at a dinner party recently, I was surrounded by a group of people who wanted to know more about sailing. Apparently, my wife does a good job of sharing our sailing adventures on social media so most of her friends wanted in on the adventurous world… SEE MORE

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Where the Leatherbacks Roam

4/1/2024

By fisheries.noaa.gov. Leatherback sea turtles are known to travel thousands of miles to move from warm, tropical and subtropical nesting areas to cooler, prey-rich feeding grounds. These locations—and the journey between them—are critical for supporting this species’ survival. New research has confirmed important foraging grounds along the Atlantic migration corridor for these aquatic… SEE MORE

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Charting Luxury: The Rise of High-End Yacht Charters in the Mediterranean

3/22/2024

By US Harbors. As the sun dips below the horizon of the Mediterranean, it illuminates a world of luxury that sails upon its waters. Companies like MedGulets are at the forefront of this opulent sea voyage, offering unparalleled experiences aboard high-end yachts. Embarking on a luxury yacht charter through these historic and… SEE MORE

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Maine Lobster Boat Races 2024 schedule

3/12/2024

By Carli Stewart. Get ready to kick your engine into high gear this summer! People from all around the state follow The Maine Lobster Boat Race Association up and down the coast. These races always draw a crowd, and the captains prove to grow bigger and bigger raft-ups every year.… SEE MORE

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Unprecedented Shipping Disruptions Reshaping Global Trade, UN Report Warns

3/2/2024

By Mike Schuler. The recent attacks on Red Sea shipping coupled with existing geopolitical and climate-related challenges are reshaping global trade routes with the potential for major economic and environmental implications. This is according to a new report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), titled “Navigating… SEE MORE