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  • Black Fin in the Rough

    Boat Trader - WaterBlogged
    Peter D'Anjou
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:02 am
    Neglected boats seem to find me. People call to see if I’m interested in buying or can help to resurrect old wrecks. I try to give advice or direct them to the help they need.  So it wasn’t a big surprise to get a call from a friend a couple of weeks ago. They had to use a chainsaw to cut away the woods growing over this boat, just to get onboard and start the process of evaluating what they had. “Know anyone interested in a 32-foot Black Fin Sportfish?” asks my buddy Bucky, “I know a guy whose brother died and he’s stuck trying to get rid of his old boat to settle the estate.”…

  • Grilled Fish – Boater’s Delight

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    Ask the Boater
    22 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pm
    You may ask why I called this grill recipe Boater’s Delight.  It is easy to prepare on the boat, easy to clean up, and tastes great.  In addition, it is a low calorie, low carb recipe for your healthy life style! 6 ounce portions of salmon or other thick fish Garlic powder Montreal Steak Seasoning (not the fish or chicken or the low sodium – this one tastes best) Dried Minced Garlic Dried Minced Onion This is how I prepare much of my fish.  Of course, salmon is the favorite.  The natural oil makes it moist and rich, but this will work just as well with other thick fish. On a…

  • Interactive Line Splicing Demonstration

    Torresen Sailing and Boating News
    Torresen_Marine
    4 Jan 2012 | 12:21 pm
    How would you like to splice your own dock line at the Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show? Torresen Marine will be leading an interactive line splicing demonstration where attendees will learn splicing skills and make their own 20′ dock line for free!Both Torresen Marine and Samsom Rope will be on hand to give splicing directions. Many spools of Samson three-strand line and a splicing table will be in the booth.    This will be Torresen Marine’s largest Strictly Sail Chicago exhibit to date with a 400 square foot booth. We are happy to have Samson Rope on board with us. Stop…

  • Contessa 26 to have first national championship

    YBW News
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    Hosted by Lymington Town SC in September

  • Antigua Sailing Week announces official charity

    Yachting World News
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:24 am
    Local youth sailing programme chosen
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  • Grilled Fish – Boater’s Delight

    Ask the Boater
    22 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pm
    You may ask why I called this grill recipe Boater’s Delight.  It is easy to prepare on the boat, easy to clean up, and tastes great.  In addition, it is a low calorie, low carb recipe for your healthy life style! 6 ounce portions of salmon or other thick fish Garlic powder Montreal Steak Seasoning (not the fish or chicken or the low sodium – this one tastes best) Dried Minced Garlic Dried Minced Onion This is how I prepare much of my fish.  Of course, salmon is the favorite.  The natural oil makes it moist and rich, but this will work just as well with other thick fish. On a…

  • Lady M Captured on the Columbia River

    Ask the Boater
    9 Oct 2011 | 3:44 pm
    Bernadette writes, “Just saw the Lady M zip past our home on the Columbia River!  We’re in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, and I managed to grab the camera and shoot 3 or 4 pics before it disappeared.  This is the same location as some of the filming of the movie “Maverick” with Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson.” Thanks for the great shots, Bernadette!

  • Incredible Shots of Lady M

    Ask the Boater
    4 Jul 2011 | 10:39 pm
    Well, folks – lots of discussion about Lady M and Lady MII in the comments.  Here are some great photos that were sent in by readers.  Eckart Pradel from Bonn, Germany took these photos of Lady M in Fethiye Turkey while on his honeymoon in September 2009.  Great shots and thank you for sending.

  • More About Lady M

    Ask the Boater
    4 Jul 2011 | 10:37 pm
    Deedee had some good explanations for us and sent this photo.  If you click to enlarge this and some of the other photos of Lady M, it will make it easier for you to make a determination.

  • Lady M in San Carlos

    Ask the Boater
    18 Apr 2011 | 6:07 am
    Many readers are alerting us that Lady M was in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico.  Reader Terry Challis saw Lady M from her home, and sent us this lovely photo.  Thanks Terry!
 
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    Torresen Sailing and Boating News

  • Interactive Line Splicing Demonstration

    Torresen_Marine
    4 Jan 2012 | 12:21 pm
    How would you like to splice your own dock line at the Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show? Torresen Marine will be leading an interactive line splicing demonstration where attendees will learn splicing skills and make their own 20′ dock line for free!Both Torresen Marine and Samsom Rope will be on hand to give splicing directions. Many spools of Samson three-strand line and a splicing table will be in the booth.    This will be Torresen Marine’s largest Strictly Sail Chicago exhibit to date with a 400 square foot booth. We are happy to have Samson Rope on board with us. Stop…

  • M32 Gold Cup

    Larry
    27 Dec 2011 | 7:54 am
    golden fleece Jason Caroll’s Melges 32 ‘Argonauts’ feature mastman Petey Crawford, who continues to show why he’s one of the world’s top sailing video producers, even when working with nothing but a little GoPro video. This one is from the Gold Cup earlier this month, where Argo came fourth. Share or bookmark this story:

  • Bayview club replacing NOODs with new regatta

    Larry
    27 Dec 2011 | 7:37 am
    After a 19-year run, the National Offshore One-Design Regatta — commonly called the NOODs — no longer will be held in Detroit, and in its place, Bayview Yacht Club is introducing a new one-design regatta. The Bayview One-Design Regatta will be similar in format to the NOODs, with three racecourses. The new regatta also will have a fourth course for dinghy classes in the Detroit River in front of Bayview, said race chairman Hanson Bratton. The race will continue to have non-one design classes for boats racing under a handicap rating. But those races will be held Saturday and…

  • Boat Show Tips – 2012

    Torresen_Marine
    23 Dec 2011 | 8:49 am
    Here are a few tips to make your experience at Strictly Sail Chicago the best one possible. Be sure to go to Strictly Sail’s site to check out all the details. Come visit Brian Torresen, Brian Lackie, John Schumacher and Trevor Smith at booth # 444 and Steve Dake and Larry Larsen at the Hunter display. We hope to see you all there! 1. Tickets & Seminars – Buy one get one free tickets can be purchased from Torresen Marine’s ships store. Email Karen or call 231-759-8596 to take advantage of this great offer. You can also purchase them on-line at full price from Strictly Sail’s…

  • Anna Tunnicliffe and her team secure gold at the 2011 ISAF World Championships

    Larry
    22 Dec 2011 | 1:10 pm
    Anna Tunnicliffe and her team secure gold at the 2011 ISAF World Championships – Boating News The American women sailor Anna Tunnicliffe proved her worth at the 2011 International Sailing Federation (ISAF) World Championships taking place in Perth, Australia. Tunnicliffe overcame all odds as she along with her team earned gold medals for her country, USA. The American sailing team were going head-to-head with the women sailors from Great Britain as the competition grew. Both teams were competing in the Women’s Match Racing Final which was held on December 16, 2011. Tunnicliffe, the…
 
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  • The Highs and Lows of Boating in the Bay of Fundy

    Peter A. Mello
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:07 pm
    Flag Dip to the always awesome kottke.org Filed under: life, maritime

  • USCG Cutter Healy Ice Breaking Time Lapse

    Peter A. Mello
    21 Jan 2012 | 12:29 pm
    NOME, Alaska – The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Healy begins breaking the tanker vessel Renda from the ice near Nome, Alaska, Jan. 20, 2012. The vessels will now begin the more than 400 mile journey through the frozen Bering Sea to open ocean. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric J. Chandler. Tanker With Crucial Fuel Delivery Is Sighted Off Nome NY Times, January 13, 2012 Filed under: work Tagged: Healy, Time-lapse, USCG

  • The Amazing Men That Salvage Large Ships (video)

    Peter A. Mello
    17 Jan 2012 | 9:33 pm
    As the Costa Concordia sits on her side a stones throw from the Italian shore, here’s a great short video from Wired that profiles the men that undertake these types of massive salvage operations. The accompanying article is a must read too. High Tech Cowboys of the Deep Seas: The Race to Save the Cougar Ace Wired February 25, 2008 Filed under: maritime

  • New Bedford Whaling Museum’s 16th Moby-Dick Marathon

    Peter A. Mello
    6 Jan 2012 | 10:29 pm
    It’s that time of year again. The Moby-Dick Marathon is about to get underway at the New Bedford Whaling Museum this weekend. There’s lots on scheduled but the heart and soul of the event is the nonstop reading of the American classic. It starts at noon on Saturday, January 7 and if you want a real treat, a little before 1:30 PM get a “berth” at the Seamen’s Bethel across the street and have an authentic Melville experience. Melville’s pew is in the back left of the church. Moby-Dick Marathon Weekend Schedule of Events Friday, January 6 5:30 p.m.: Ticketed…

  • A Look Back at Good Mornings in Shipyard Park (2011)

    Peter A. Mello
    3 Jan 2012 | 8:35 pm
    Each morning I take a photograph with my iPhone using a program called Everyday to capture what the start of the day looks like at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett, MA. I post these images to Facebook, Twitter and Google+ where they consistently get many thumbs up and comments. In fact, if I miss a day or 2, people get worried and email me often tongue in cheek complaining that their day got off to a rotten start without the image of Shipyard Park. I have been taking photographs since I was about 10 years old and I’ve always been interested in using the media to capture time and place. The…
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    gCaptain - Maritime & Offshore

  • Cargo Ship Strikes Kentucky Bridge, Bridge Collapses

    Mike Schuler
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:44 pm
    The M/V Delta Mariner, on a good day, being loaded with a rocket booster. Photo: Boeing A bridge in western Kentucky has partially collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship Thursday night.  According to officials, two spans of the U.S. 68/KY 80 bridge over Kentucky Lake collapsed across the bow of the M/V Delta Mariner after the vessel struck the bridge at approximately 8:10pm Thursday.  Authorities have said that there have been no reported injuries and they do not believe any vehicles fell from the bridge.  U.S. Coast Guard added that the M/V Delta Mariner was not carrying any…

  • Should Petrobras be Fined $33,750,000 for this Spill?

    gCaptain Staff
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:01 am
    Based on the precedent that Brazilian authorities have set with the astronomical fines recently charged to Chevron, the answer is yes.   Dow Jones reports on an oil spill from Petrobras’ Osorio terminal… RIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones)–The transportation arm of Brazilian state-owned energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, said Friday that it has completed clean-up work after an oil spill at its Osorio terminal Rio Grade do Sul state. The spill occurred Thursday morning while a tanker ship was offloading at a single buoy, a loading buoy that is used as a…

  • How Global Logistics Is Working in Partnership to Cope With Future Catastrophe [VIDEO]

    Rob Almeida
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:27 am
    More than 250 million people each year are affected by natural disasters. The annual number of natural disasters has more than doubled since 1980 as a result of climate change, population increase and rapid urbanization. “When disaster strikes, our job is to mobilize massive assistance and to make sure it reaches those in need - fast! . Private sector expertise and corporate partnerships are critical to helping us save lives.” - Josette Sheeran, Executive Director, World Food Programme The establishment of reliable supply chains, and the ability to stand up Logistics Emergency Teams…

  • US District Judge Rules in Transocean’s Favor, Could be a Big Day for NYSE:RIG

    Rob Almeida
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:57 am
    U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier ruled yesterday that Transocean’s contract with BP, while drilling the Macondo Well, shielded Transocean from any pollution-related claims resulting from the largest accidental oil spill in the history of the world. This is good news for Transocean investors who have recently seen the value of Transocean (NYSE:RIG) stock plummet to levels not seen since the immediate wake of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Transocean’s stock is currently up over 6% in pre-market trading. This ruling does not, however, indemnify Transocean from paying civil…

  • Chevron to Face Criminal Charges Over Frade Spill Offshore Brazil – Reuters

    gCaptain Staff
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:25 pm
    An oil sheen from the Frade OIl Spill offshore Brazil A Brazilian prosecutor plans to file criminal charges against Chevron Corporation and some of its managers for their role in the Frade oil spill that occurred offshore Brazil in November, according to a Reuters report citing Brazilian government officials. Reuters says that the filing will likely include a request for an indictment of the chief executive of Chevron’s Brazilian unit, George Buck, in addition to other employees.  The report also adds that some employees working for Transocean, the owner of the rig, are also expected…
 
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    Messing About In Sailboats

  • Cape Horn On A Cat

    Adam Turinas
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:52 am
    These two intrepid guys sailed around the islands at the bottom of the world on a 6metre catamaran. They spent 60 hours in ...well, the type of conditions you get around Cape Horn. Chapeaux as they say in France!

  • Costa Concordia - One week later

    Adam Turinas
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Photos by Carlo Borlenghi taken from Giglio Island, one week after the accident.

  • From Zero to a Hundred | Cruising World

    Adam Turinas
    25 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    via www.cruisingworld.com A candid account of a Canadian couple transformed from landlubbers to Blue-water sailing liveaboards in a few years.

  • Cool App For San Francisco Sailors

    Adam Turinas
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:28 pm
    A pair of San Francisco State University researchers has developed a free app called “Bay Currents,” available now through the Apple app store. According to to their publicist, "Bay Currentsuses real-time information from land-based sensors along the coast and San Francisco Bay to give sailors a look at present current conditions, the previous 24 hours of currents and a projection for the next two hours. Users can locate their position on the water using GPS technology or place pins at points in the Bay to get an understanding of currents at that location." I downloaded and it looks cool…

  • Songs For Friday: Some Kind of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad

    Adam Turinas
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:36 am
    Great band. Great song. Not sure that they are getting good style advice. Oh the mullets!
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    Daily Boater Boating News

  • World on Water 57

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:22 am
    This week's edition of World on Water, Episode 57 released January 27, 2012, is now available. Watch it on the Daily Boater or FirstBoat.com... Here's the outline of this week's World on Water... Full story » Read more boating news like this. Visit DailyBoater.com Get FREE boating news sent to your inbox, daily. Subscribe now.

  • Biggest Boat Show Weekend of the Year?

    26 Jan 2012 | 9:01 am
    There may be more boat shows around the US this weekend than at any other time this year, and certainly more in Washington... Hartford last year had tons of mid-sized boats. Lots and lots of boat shows this weekend. Photo © Nautical Sites Media They are not all huge, but there sure are a lot of them. And they're everywhere. If you were thinking about going to a boat show sometime soon, this may be your best chance, as there are more than a dozen boat and sport shows around the country. There's one near us this weekend (Hartford Boat Show in Connecticut), and yes, there's probably…

  • New App Makes Logs A Breeze

    25 Jan 2012 | 7:56 am
    A new sailing app crossed our desk this week, so we'll take a look at what may be the most deviously simple iPhone log book yet... A new app sails onto your iPhone If you sail regularly you will know that keeping a log book isn’t always easy; just remembering to fill it in is a challenge in itself. In fact, actually managing to bring it with you can challenge some people. When you read your paper log, do you usually have your charts with you so you can see where that waypoint was? Unlikely, unless you’re on your boat... Full story » Read more boating news like this. Visit…

  • The Cup, Uncovered

    24 Jan 2012 | 2:28 pm
    Catch up with the America's Cup as they round up all that's been happening recently in an awesome 23 minute video... Luna Rossa unveil their new AC45 catamaran in Auckland. ©Nigel Marple/Luna Rossa Challenge 2013 We just received an email update from the folks at the America's Cup, complete with a very-well produced 20+ minute video that reviews the standings in the America's Cup World Series and highlights victories from the America's Cup World Series San Diego. The video also features a chat with Energy Team's Loick Peyron after he recently smashed the round the…

  • Personal Locator Beacons and You

    24 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    This week, Vin Pica takes his talk of EPIRB technology to another level and discusses PLBs A PLB FROM ACR Guest blog by Vincent Pica Chief of Staff, First District, Southern Region (D1SR) United States Coast Guard Auxiliary When the perfectly calm day sneaks up on you while you are day-dreaming and turns into a snarly, life-stealing beast, all your training rushes to the front of the “screen.” But sometimes, all your skill isn’t going to get you home. And sometimes the boat itself is what betrays you as she threatens to slip away beneath you. You are going to be hard to find – unless…
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    Megayacht News

  • Derecktor Shipyards Re-Files for Chapter 11

    Diane M. Byrne
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    The Connecticut-based yard of Derecktor Shipyards has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again, citing the weak economy. The yard’s management team is further pursuing investors or buyers. Derecktor Shipyards Connecticut, as the facility is called, has faced difficulties in recent years. Derecktor previously filed for bankruptcy protection in 2008, related to a dispute over Project Gemini, now known as Hemisphere. (During those bankruptcy proceedings, the partially constructed megayacht was sent to Pendennis for completion.) Derecktor had reorganized and settled the dispute…

  • Superyacht Serenity Handed Over by Heesen Yachts

    Diane M. Byrne
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    PHOTO: Hans Esveldt/TheYachtPhoto.com Following what can only be characterized as a spirited sea trial last month, the 180-foot (55-meter) Heesen Serenity is now in the hands of her owner. A superyacht specifically engineered to handle transatlantic crossings, Serenity encountered winds of force 6 to 7 during her sea trial and swells of nearly 10 feet (3 meters). To put it into perspective, force 6 winds are 22 to 27 knots, while force 7 winds are close to those of a gale, blowing 28 to 33 knots. Even with that, Hans Doodkorte, the owner’s technical manager, says, “She easily exceeded her…

  • Rybovich Superyacht Marina Opens New Facilities

    Diane M. Byrne
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Rybovich Superyacht Marina regularly finds favor with megayacht owners and their crews alike for its service—and by “service,” we mean more than just refit and dockage. Rybovich has been upgrading and expanding its crew-oriented facilities, to make short and long stays alike more enjoyable. The newest among these are an expanded fitness center and a new cafe. The fitness center now has more room, due it its popularity, as well as new machines. Similar to ultra-modern gyms operated by large corporations, the fitness center at Rybovich further has new cardio equipment fitted with iPod…

  • Lady L, Formerly Project Zentric, Splashes at Heesen Yachts

    Diane M. Byrne
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    PHOTO: Dick Holthuis Eight may be enough for some people, but not for Heesen Yachts. The Dutch shipyard marked the launch of Lady L, its eighth 44m Semi-Displacement series superyacht, earlier this month. The 146’10” (44.77-meter) all-aluminum megayacht was started on spec, as is tradition at Heesen Yachts. She was initially referred to as Heesen YN 15944, which is her hull number, and then became known as Project Zentric last November, when she was sold. She bears a 29’6” beam and 9’3” draft (9 and 2.81 meters, respectively). PHOTO: Dick Holthuis Lady L bears the same styling, by…

  • Drizzle Launches at Feadship, in the Drizzle

    Diane M. Byrne
    23 Jan 2012 | 2:01 pm
    Not even rain could dampen the spirits of repeat Feadship owners as their new Drizzle launched this weekend at Royal De Vries’ shipyard. Having purchased the Feadship Twizzle on the brokerage market in early 2008, the owners liked her styling and general layout. As much as they liked the megayacht, which they re-christened Drizzle, they knew they wanted to build one, too. In fact, Henk De Vries, managing director of Royal De Vries, says they began planning the new Drizzle together within just a few months of taking delivery of Twizzle. Drizzle is longer than her predecessor, 221 feet vs.
 
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    Captain Rande

  • Kentucky’s governor said Friday there will be an immediate...

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:53 pm
    Kentucky’s governor said Friday there will be an immediate review of ways to restore an aging traffic bridge in the western part of the state after a five-story-high cargo boat carrying space rocket parts for NASA and the Air Force slammed into it, leaving a 300-foot-wide gap,

  • It’s Earth like you’ve never seen it before. NASA on...

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:36 pm
    It’s Earth like you’ve never seen it before. NASA on Thursday released what it dubbed the “most amazing high definition” picture of the planet ever taken. The composite photo — titled “Blue Marble” — was recorded Jan. 4 using the VIIRS instrument on the Suomi NPP, NASA’s most recently launched Earth-observing satellite.  

  • Costa Concordia - One week later Photos by Carlo Borlenghi taken...

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:34 am
    Costa Concordia - One week later Photos by Carlo Borlenghi taken from Giglio Island, one week after the accident.

  • Cold Water Survival – The 1-10-1 Rule

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:56 pm
    Cold Water Survival – The 1-10-1 Rule: I attended a presentation at a meeting called Cold Water Boot...

  • Photo of The Week: Recovering Spilled Oil from Icy Waters The...

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:36 pm
    Photo of The Week: Recovering Spilled Oil from Icy Waters The exercise is being conducted by the USCG in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, oil spill response organizations and Enbridge Energy Partners, among several others, and is being held out of St. Ignace, Michigan, from Monday through Wednesday.
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    Boating Industry

  • RBFF and Discovery Education team up for 'Explore the Blue'

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and Discovery Education are collaborating on a program designed to generate interest in boating, fishing and the outdoors. The program, Explore the Blue, is an educational resource for parents and teachers filled with information designed to engage students K-5 in a dialogue about the importance of outdoor recreational activities. The RBFF is building on its successful

  • Tigé announces addition to dealer network

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    ABILENE, Texas - Tigé Boats Inc. recently reported the addition of Heinen's Motorsports to its worldwide network of authorized dealers. Heinen's will offer sales and service support for Tigé owners from their location in Minnesota. Heinen's Motorsports is located in Osseo, Minn., northwest of the Twin Cities metro area. The dealer is family-owned, and has a long history of success in the Twin City area. "We look forward to welcoming new and existing Tigé customers," Paul Heinen, owner of Heinen's Motorsports, said in a release, "and we... Read More

  • MarineMax launches new vacation charter company

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    CLEARWATER, Fla. - MarineMax Inc. is expanding its range of offerings with the addition of MarineMax Vacations, a sail and power yacht vacation chartering company, to be based in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, with more charter locations will be added over time. Raul Bermudez, who has over a decade of experience with the charter industry, will be the vice president for MarineMax Vacations. "We are fortunate to have Raul Bermudez, vice president, MarineMax Vacations, who brings over 10 years of charter industry experience to lead our... Read More

  • Scout Boats awards top dealers at annual dealer meeting

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    SUMMERVILLE, S.C. - Scout Boats Inc. recently awarded its Top 10 Dealer Sales Awards at the company's 2012 Model Year Dealer Meeting, held Sept. 11-12 in Charleston, S.C. The awards are given to the top 10 Scout dealers from around the world based on sales figures from the previous year. The Top 10 Dealer Sales Award Winners for 2011 were: Seven Seas Yacht Sales - Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Marine Max East - Miami, Fla. Sea-Ray Scout of Charleston - Mt. Pleasant,... Read More

  • BoatUS: 'Hurricane Haulout' boat values total $216 million

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The total value of boats in the path of Hurricane Irene that were hauled out of the water covered by BoatUS' marine insurance hurricane haul-out provision reached more than $216 million, according to a report by the Boat Owners Association of the U.S. Having a boat hauled out of the water and secured before a storm is the safest way to prepare it for a potentially damaging storm, according to BoatUS. Because of the the risk of damage that boats take in-water during a hurricane, BoatUS does not raise rates or premiums for... Read More
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    Cannons Marina

  • A Tampa Bay Fishing Guide for a Mild Winter

    Ray
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:09 am
    This winter has been amazingly warm in the Tampa Bay area. January days hitting the upper 70s and even 80? Pinch me! As an angler, if you get out before or after any cold fronts, you can find some pretty awesome inshore fishing here on the Suncoast. Approaching fronts will keep offshore boats tied to [...]

  • Harry’s Grouper Fish Taco Recipe

    ChasingAmy
    19 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    We just love Harry’s Continental Kitchens. Not only are they a great restaurant, but they’re also a great local business that we are proud to have as our Longboat Key neighbor. Harry Christensen has been serving up amazing fare here since 1979 and he’s still reinventing his menu with new, delicious dishes that make our mouth water. [...]

  • Grady-White Boat Sale Now At Cannons Marina, For A Very Limited Time!

    LucyLu
    13 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    The Grady-White factory is offering terrific incentives worth cash towards the purchase of any new Grady–no matter what model or what year.  Now is the best time ever to purchase the Grady-White Boat of your dreams. For a very brief time, Cannons Marina has the most generous factory-sponsored incentives of the new year and in a nutshell this means [...]

  • Enchanted by the Osa Peninsula: Fishing, Surfing and Chillaxing

    LucyLu
    11 Jan 2012 | 9:41 am
    Wild, scenic and incredibly bio-diverse, it’s amazing that Costa Rica’s Golfo Dulce is not on most traveler’s “must do” list. Since it’s still considered a “hidden destination,” I want to introduce you to one of the most amazing places on Earth. Golfo Dulce translated in English means “sweet Gulf” and it is sweet, enchanting and [...]

  • Yamaha Outboard Sale: The Proven Choice Sales Event – Now At Cannons Marina

    LucyLu
    4 Jan 2012 | 8:57 am
    Tweet Locate Us > | Love Us > See Us  today for details on how you can save! Other restrictions and conditions may apply. *PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Consumer benefit for purchasing a new (unused not previously warranty registered) eligible Yamaha 2.5 to 350 HP four stroke outboard is choice of either a 24-month Yamaha Extended Service contract [...]
 
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    Boater Life Online - Boating Lifestyle, Gifts, Gear, Marinas and Buying/Selling Tips

  • Marina Evaluation Checklist for Boat Services and Amenities

    Diane Seltzer
    22 Jan 2012 | 7:46 pm
    Here are some essential boat services and dockside amenities to look for when deciding which marina to dock your boat at for the boating season or weekend transient visitsWhen we first started boating we selected a marina that was relatively safe and cheap to dock our boat for the season. We were new to boating and thought dockside power and a fresh water hook-up was really all we needed from a marina. But as we cruised to other boating destinations for weekend transient visits, we quickly realized that there was a lot more to look for when choosing a home port marina. Many marinas claim to…

  • Boating Electronics Gift Ideas for Boaters

    Diane Seltzer
    2 Dec 2011 | 6:56 am
    Upgrade boat electronics with theseboating electronic gift ideasFrom navigation systems to marine stereos or fish finders, here are some marine electronic gifts that your favorite captain or first mate would love to have on their boatBoaters love to have the latest technology gadgets on their boat... so buying boating electronics as a gift is sure to please your favorite boater.Today's marine electronics range from full color handheld GPS navigation devices to high-tech fish finders that locate the catch of the day, or high performance marine-grade stereo systems that easily play the best…

  • Best Boat and Water Theme Books for Kids

    Diane Seltzer
    5 Nov 2011 | 7:56 am
    Share your love of boating with these kid's boating themed books that are perfect gifts to inspire young boatersBoat themed books teach kids to love the water and boatingReading books about boating makes boating even more fun for kids... while helping them appreciate the ocean, sea and waterways... AND teaching them about water safety. From children's books about pirates to ocean and sea adventure kid's books, there are a lot of great boat themed books for kids.Whether you are looking for a book on boating for your own child or a gift for a special young boater, these boat and water…

  • Top U.S. States to Go Crab Fishing #BAD11

    Diane Seltzer
    16 Oct 2011 | 10:02 am
    These coastal waters in the U.S. are prime crabbing locations for boaters or visitors to catch a variety of crab speciesIt's not coincidence that some of the best boating destinations in the U.S. are also some of the locations for crab fishing. Boaters love crabbing. They love trying to catch crabs and they especially love eating crabs.Despite issues in many areas with a decrease in crab supply over the years, there is still an abundance of crab to be found in a variety of species throughout the coastal waters of the United States. Of course each area claims to be the best...

  • Boat Decor to Secure Galley or Head Towels

    Diane Seltzer
    4 Oct 2011 | 1:44 pm
    Review of decorative ToweLoc fastener to keep galley or head hand towels securely in place on a boat - and not on a cabin floorIf you own a boat that tends to toss items around in your cabin when cruising or hitting a big wake, then you have no doubt experienced everyday items like hand towels in the galley fall to the cabin floor.Even more likely, if you have young kids on-board that may not always hang up towels after using them in your boat gallery or head - then the ToweLoc may be your answer to keeping your hand towels securely in place on your…
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  • Yacht Charter Trends for 2012

    admin
    5 Jan 2012 | 4:13 am
    Happy New Year to our Readers! As a new year arrives, we’re often asked about what we see for the upcoming charter seasons. Having been at numerous shows (many of them chronicled here), seen hundreds of charter yachts, and spoken to Captains, Crew and Owners – here are some of the trends we see for 2012. Wellness: Whereas once it was a novelty to have exercise equipment or a massage table on a yacht, we’re now seeing yachts that rival even the best land-based Spas. Wet and dry saunas, masseuses and wellness crew members, aroma therapy, manicures/pedicures and yoga classes…

  • From the Deck to the Dock: Specialty Onshore Lodging For Ocean Lovers

    Lisal
    29 Dec 2011 | 3:27 pm
    Poseidan Undersea Resort When it comes to land lodging, discriminating yacht charter clients often seek more than a simply convenient hotel room.  For yachtsmen who need to be on or near the water, here are some amazing properties that are especially enchanting. Guiding ships into port may be where lighthouse hotels got their start but now they offer lodging, from budget to posh, guaranteeing dramatic East Brother Light Station landscapes and locations on some of the world’s most exciting and perilous harbors. If you are planning a yacht charter in San Francisco, The East Brother Light…

  • The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach: An Ultimate Yachting Lifestyle Showcase

    Lisal
    28 Dec 2011 | 3:56 pm
    The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, February 16 – 20, 2012, will feature more than 500 vessels valued at more than a billion dollars and covering more than 1.2 million square feet of space. Attendees will have access to yachts and superyachts from the world’s most extraordinary custom boat builders. The show is free and open to the public. Show producers provide a free smartphone app, MyBoatShow, available on iPhone and Android platforms. Attendees will be able to access show maps, search for exhibitors, manufacturers, product categories and boats by specifications and…

  • Our Yacht Charter Experts On Board Lazzara 106 SECRET SPOT: Vibrant and Fun for Everyone

    Lisal
    27 Dec 2011 | 3:30 pm
    SECRET SPOT is a sophisticated yet lighthearted yacht with a talented crew and an amazing chef.  This luxury charter yacht has a layout that is especially ideal for families with children, or the businessman who requires on board office space. Entering the main deck salon and dining area there is a lovely bar to starboard with excellent views, making this spot an immediate lure to guests onboard. The master suite on SECRET SPOT has notable features, especially generous closets inside the bathroom as well as a walk in closet for excellent storage capacity. Adjacent, a cozy office or lounge…

  • Luxury Land and Sea Vacation: Vicem Yachts Partners with Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Bodrum, Turkey

    Lisal
    26 Dec 2011 | 8:39 am
    VICEM 92 Turkish builder Vicem Yachts and Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay in Bodrum, which is distinguished as one of the “World’s 25 Best Hotels and  recipient of the Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Spa Awards 2010″, have partnered in an unique international marketing initiative that presents the yachting public with a five star travel opportunity: a number of Vicem yachts will be available for the upscale clientele of Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay in the cosmopolitan Turkish city of Bodrum. Kempinski Hotel, Barbaros Bay, Turkey Bodrum is a vibrant city that incorporates…
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  • Black Fin in the Rough

    Peter D'Anjou
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:02 am
    Neglected boats seem to find me. People call to see if I’m interested in buying or can help to resurrect old wrecks. I try to give advice or direct them to the help they need.  So it wasn’t a big surprise to get a call from a friend a couple of weeks ago. They had to use a chainsaw to cut away the woods growing over this boat, just to get onboard and start the process of evaluating what they had. “Know anyone interested in a 32-foot Black Fin Sportfish?” asks my buddy Bucky, “I know a guy whose brother died and he’s stuck trying to get rid of his old boat to settle the estate.”…

  • Platinum 25 RFL and Platinum Series: Video Boat Review

    Staff
    21 Jan 2012 | 6:27 am
    Our sister site Boats.com reviewed the Platinum Series of pontoon boats, complete with video. We’ve republished it here for your enjoyment. You can also read the complete transcript (and detailed boat test notes) of this series and many other boats on the Boats.com Video Boat Review page. Read Lenny’s Lowe Platinum 25 RFL Boat Test Notes VIDEO BOAT REVIEW TRANSCRIPT You know there is no time to plane, it’s instantaneous! Are you a Chevy guy, or a Cadillac guy? If you’re a Cadillac guy, you might have a tough time finding the right pontoon boat for you and your family. You want…

  • Five Tips for Ramp Launching

    Brett Becker
    18 Jan 2012 | 6:23 am
    One would hope all boaters wouldn’t need a guide like this to tell you how to launch a boat, but some do. That said, we realize we walk a thin line between providing useful information and insulting your intelligence. Here goes nothing. Like the first tee on a golf course, the launch ramp is a great place to people watch. More mishaps occur here than any other spot where boating takes place. Usually, the problems cause no more damage than embarrassment and a bruised ego, but that’s what makes it good clean fun. Come to think of it, all boat ramps should be built with an “observation…

  • Boating Year Round

    Peter D'Anjou
    11 Jan 2012 | 6:28 am
    Hoisting your boat out of the water to keep the bottom clean is preferrable to hauling it to keep it from freezing Now that the cold weather has truly arrived here in the northeast US, as evidenced by ice on the pond and an appreciable dent in my woodpile, I wonder what it would be like to live in a place where the weather was conducive to year-round boating. Not too hot in the summer and definitely not so cold in the winter, but just right the year through. Go boating anytime you like—perfect! I’ve often made the argument that the cold weather makes us northerners appreciate the…

  • Boat Insurance for “Sitting on the Hard”

    Peter D'Anjou
    3 Jan 2012 | 6:13 am
    Not sure if homeowners, car, or boat insurance covers this? A few weeks ago, I wrote that the mast for my current project boat was destroyed in a freak storm, by a falling tree limb, while sitting in my yard. Since then I’ve had more bad news.Naively, I thought that my homeowner’s policy would cover my property while it sat “on the hard.” The boat wasn’t in the water, so why did I need specific boat insurance, right? Who knew that a boat stored on land or “sitting on the hard”, as the saying goes, needed its own boat insurance to be covered? Turns out my…
 
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  • Marina Evaluation Checklist for Boat Services and Amenities

    Diane Seltzer
    22 Jan 2012 | 7:46 pm
    Here are some essential boat services and dockside amenities to look for when deciding which marina to dock your boat at for the boating season or weekend transient visitsWhen we first started boating we selected a marina that was relatively safe and cheap to dock our boat for the season. We were new to boating and thought dockside power and a fresh water hook-up was really all we needed from a marina. But as we cruised to other boating destinations for weekend transient visits, we quickly realized that there was a lot more to look for when choosing a home port marina. Many marinas claim to…

  • Boating Electronics Gift Ideas for Boaters

    Diane Seltzer
    2 Dec 2011 | 6:56 am
    Upgrade boat electronics with theseboating electronic gift ideasFrom navigation systems to marine stereos or fish finders, here are some marine electronic gifts that your favorite captain or first mate would love to have on their boatBoaters love to have the latest technology gadgets on their boat... so buying boating electronics as a gift is sure to please your favorite boater.Today's marine electronics range from full color handheld GPS navigation devices to high-tech fish finders that locate the catch of the day, or high performance marine-grade stereo systems that easily play the best…

  • Best Boat and Water Theme Books for Kids

    Diane Seltzer
    5 Nov 2011 | 7:56 am
    Share your love of boating with these kid's boating themed books that are perfect gifts to inspire young boatersBoat themed books teach kids to love the water and boatingReading books about boating makes boating even more fun for kids... while helping them appreciate the ocean, sea and waterways... AND teaching them about water safety. From children's books about pirates to ocean and sea adventure kid's books, there are a lot of great boat themed books for kids.Whether you are looking for a book on boating for your own child or a gift for a special young boater, these boat and water…

  • Top U.S. States to Go Crab Fishing #BAD11

    Diane Seltzer
    16 Oct 2011 | 10:02 am
    These coastal waters in the U.S. are prime crabbing locations for boaters or visitors to catch a variety of crab speciesIt's not coincidence that some of the best boating destinations in the U.S. are also some of the locations for crab fishing. Boaters love crabbing. They love trying to catch crabs and they especially love eating crabs.Despite issues in many areas with a decrease in crab supply over the years, there is still an abundance of crab to be found in a variety of species throughout the coastal waters of the United States. Of course each area claims to be the best...

  • Boat Decor to Secure Galley or Head Towels

    Diane Seltzer
    4 Oct 2011 | 1:44 pm
    Review of decorative ToweLoc fastener to keep galley or head hand towels securely in place on a boat - and not on a cabin floorIf you own a boat that tends to toss items around in your cabin when cruising or hitting a big wake, then you have no doubt experienced everyday items like hand towels in the galley fall to the cabin floor.Even more likely, if you have young kids on-board that may not always hang up towels after using them in your boat gallery or head - then the ToweLoc may be your answer to keeping your hand towels securely in place on your…
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  • Yacht Charter Caribbean: Still Time to Book for St. Barth’s Bucket

    zigy
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:04 pm
    The 2012 St. Barth’s Bucket is scheduled March 22-25. While there is now a waiting list for participants to enter, there is still plenty of time to book a charter as a spectator. Andromeda la Dea “The St. Barth’s Bucket is one of the premier regattas held worldwide every year,” says Yachtstore charter broker Gina Robertson. “It draws some of the most beautiful yachts in the world. It’s an exciting event to be a part of, even as a spectator. Charter clients always rave about the experience. Just seeing some of these yachts participate is a once-in-a-lifetime event.” Panthalassa…

  • Yacht Charter Croatia: 1,185 Islands to Explore

    zigy
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:34 pm
    As the winter charter season progresses in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean, a number of luxury charter yachts are already making plans for the summer 2012 season. Many will visit the Western Mediterranean, but more and more are considering charters in the Eastern Mediterranean—where Croatia has become a must-visit destination for anyone interested in solitude and scenery. “Croatia alone has 1,185 islands, reefs, and rocks to explore,” says Yachtstore charter broker Gina Robertson. “It has 600 lighthouses. There are 350 harbors, marinas, and anchorages. There are national parks. There…

  • Charter Yacht Lady Alliaura: Young Chef Turning Heads, Winning Praise

    zigy
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:38 pm
    Many charter clients assume that the best chefs work only aboard the largest motoryachts. Young Adrian Martin is proof that the assumption is simply not true. Martin is the chef aboard the 74-foot Privilege sailing catamaran Lady Alliaura. At just 23 years old, Martin managed to earn a prize as a first-time competitor in the recent Antigua Concours de Chefs competition. He prepared food so spectacular that some of the judges couldn’t believe it came from a galley half the size as some megayachts. Lady Alliaura “This young chef is one to watch,” Robertson says. “He is offering…

  • Charter Yacht Charisma: A Feadship in Mint Condition

    zigy
    23 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pm
    Yachtstore charter broker Gina Robertson recently was invited to a private luncheon aboard the 153-foot Feadship Charisma. She was most impressed with the chef’s offerings—but also with Charisma herself. “I think some clients might overlook Charisma because she is a 1985 build, and that age can be off-putting,” Robertson says. “But the reality is that Charisma underwent a spectacular refit in 2006—a complete transformation, really—and she is in absolutely mint condition. She’s just beautiful, like a gentleman’s club. I really love the décor.” The owner of Charisma…

  • Charter Yacht Marie: An Exceptional View and an Exceptional Yacht

    zigy
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:45 pm
    One of the charter yachts that most impressed Yachtstore charter broker Gina Robertson at the recent Antigua Charter Yacht Show was the 180-foot Vitters Marie. “I experienced time aboard Marie in a most unusual way,” Robertson says. “I had a chance to go up her 140-foot-tall mast in the crow’s nest. It’s a motorized metal basket, so to speak, one big enough to hold two people at a time. I went up with a crew member, and I had one of the most amazing views I’ve ever seen. I could see all three marinas at the boat show, and it was absolutely beautiful. I wasn’t scared at all. I…
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