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Billionaire Takes Sanctioned Super Yacht Into International Waters

Sanctioned billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, who had cleverly saved his warship like $300 million superyacht, from getting seized by hiding it in Dubai for more than two years has finally taken his yacht out in the open and is now sailing off to a mystery destination.

‘A Floating Piece of History’: How the Gucci Family Restored This 214-Foot Sailing Yacht

Allegra Gucci’s first palpable memory was aboard her family’s sailboat, the 214-foot Creole. As she recalls growing up, the world’s largest wooden sailing yacht formed a playful cocoon for water fights, running along hundreds of feet of teak decks, swallow dives into the ocean, and, at peak performance, adrenaline rushes as the boat thundered at full sail in the Mediterranean.

Florida teens washed out to sea have prayers answered by boat named ‘Amen’

The two seniors at Christ Church Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, decided to hit the beach with a group of friends in St. John's County on a senior skip day two weeks ago when the day of fun almost turned deadly. The pair jumped in the water at Vilano Beach, but made the mistake of trying to swim farther than they were able.

Sailor Cole Brauer Is Making History as the First U.S. Female to Race Solo Across the Globe: ‘It’s a...

Fifteen-foot waves crashed over the deck of Cole Brauer’s 40-foot racing yacht, First Light, in the turbulent Indian Ocean as she tried to maintain her balance in the cramped cockpit in the stern.

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Gybsco’s Flex-Mold Can Fix Your Deck!

This is a very Kewl product out that allows you to match the non-skid pattern on your deck when doing repairs. This stuff is...

Last Sail

As we all know all things come to an end someplace along the line.  And if you really think about it, life is  like...

Sailboat Racing News & Events – 2024

Up To Date Sailboat Racing News From The American Sailing Association.

What An Amazing Rig For Big Vessels

I’ve always felt that the schooner rig was much underappreciated rig in most of Europe. This is the best fore and aft rig for a larger sailing ship. It goes well both upwind and down. One book in my collection I’ve just re-read called ‘The last Schoonerman’ by Joe Russell reminded me of that. It probably quite unknown book here. But I knew about Lahave river in Nova Scotia having delivered a replica Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter from there. 

Navy Team Win World’s Toughest Rowing Race After Crossing Atlantic

After 35 days, four hours and 30 minutes in their tiny boat, Captain Jim, the five men, known collectively as HMS Oardacious, were greeted on Wednesday (17 January 2024) by hundreds of people in Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour – the first land they had seen since December 13 2023, when they left the Canaries.

St Petersburg Boat Show 2024 – Bring Your Wallet (23 Photos)

We checked out the annual Boat Show in St Petersburg FL on Thursday Jan 18th, 2024. This show was not for the faint of wallet, with many boats breaking the $1 million mark, and even 24ft runabouts topping $300K. Our first sighting of a 600 HP outboard, we're wondering how soon we'll see 1,000 hp engines.

Is That A Rocket In Your Pocket or…

The IKAROS Line thrower, the life of the raft-up party!

It’s A Paddle AND A Bilge Pump!

Inspired by Seaplane Flying, this innovative product combines two essential tools into one convenient package, providing you with everything you need to keep your vessel safe and dry on the water. The paddle is crafted from durable, lightweight materials and features a comfortable grip for easy handling, allowing you to easily maneuver through the water.

I Was 6 When My Father Decided We’d Sail Around The World

I Would Be Trapped On That Boat For Nearly A Decade. My parents’ narrative looked true, we seemed to be living a 'privileged' life. But the reality was very different.

Teaching Sailing When There’s Snow, Cold, or Wind

I am just re-reading 'The Riddle of The Sands', again. Loving the way these early authors expressed them selves back then. It wouldn't work...

BVI Clueless

So , I finally got one of my bucket list vacations to sail the BVI’s. We did a floatilla with 5 boats ( Lagoon...

A 136-Foot-Long Superyacht Painted With 24-karat Gold Dust

All that glitters is gold, and sometimes it’s a 136-foot sleek Palmer Johnson painted entirely in 24-karat gold dust. Superyachts are inherently things of beauty, but with this Midas touch, the AK ROYALTY Yacht has become a guaranteed head-turner.
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The World’s Largest Boat Show – BOOT Dusseldorf!

This January 20-28, 2024 More than 100 manufacturers, sailing associations and regatta organizers will fill the sailing halls 15 and 16 of the fair and...

Where have you been on your boat? 

It’s the sort of question that almost always comes up when cruising and you meet new friends. “So where have you guys been on...

Fundraiser for Tobey

My dear friend Tobey is in a bad way. He is someone who spent his life racing and riding from Canada to Bonneville living life to the greatest glory of freedom and service to others...

The Coble’ – A Traditional British Fishing Craft.

Earlier this year I helped my mate deliver his yacht ‘Tintin’ from the Hamble to Peterhead. We were lucky with the weather after starting...

24th Annual Twisted Nipple Races

By Bandit with photos by Clint Schlegel Freddie Cuba, a longtime custom bike builder of dubious renown grew up in Hastings, Nebraska, but bought a...

Bubbles Up (Official Music Video) – Jimmy Buffett

The official music video for Bubbles Up, off the new Jimmy Buffett album "Equal Strain On All Parts".

Other People’s Paradise – Captain Bob Bitchin

A look at what kind of trouble an outlaw biker and his bartender can get into sailing the world. This is the voyage that created Latitudes & Attitudes magazine, and went on to create the TV show and radio network as well!!

Respect List – Trim And Stability On Your Boat

It seems amazing to me the number of yachts I’ve stepped on over the years that have a permanent list. Goodness knows why but...

Howling South: A No-Turning-Back Sail To The Dry Tortugas

“Yeah, I don’t even look anymore.” Bill says as he sees the look on my face. He understands my shocked, wide-eyed expression as “Holy crap,...

Bitchin Bikers (19 Photos)

Your latest gallery of pictures from our Bitchin Readers.

Close Hauled Cartoon (12 Toons)

A few yucks for your day

Bitchin Bikers (24 photos)

Another great gallery of biker pics from our readers!

Sailing The South Pacific

Bob & Jody shot this video using a clunky old VHS camera a little over 30 years ago. This was shot and edited long...

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