Saturday, December 21, 2024

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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.

Family describes violent scene left behind on missing American couple’s yacht after alleged hijacking in Grenada

The family of two Americans who may have been killed after prison escapees allegedly hijacked their yacht in Grenada are clinging to hope the couple might be found alive.

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.
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Category: Boat Gear

The Hylas 57

The Hylas H57 will impress discerning yachtsmen...

Everyone Has A Plan

I don’t think he’s a boater, but...

The Hylas 57

The Hylas H57 will impress discerning yachtsmen and women. The flowing lines of the latest hydrodynamic hull design offer comfort and speed during trans ocean passages. The fin keel ensures leeway (Side slip) is reduced and stiffens the yacht allowing her to carry the sail area this tall rig allows (Air draft 83’8”). The spade twin rudders optimize upwind sailing angles and provide the best traction when heeled. The wrap-around window, oversized port lights and a full 17′ beam that carries well aft creates a Super yacht sense of space and...

Everyone Has A...

I don’t think he’s a boater, but Mike Tyson once famously said, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth”. Up...

The Manson Supreme...

Manson Anchors has become the global leader in anchor manufacturing from the depths of New Zealand. Whether you are a pleasure boat skipper or...

Edson SUP &...

When we sailed the world on Lost Soul we always had a kayak and paddle board aboard. Ya gotta have some fun while you're...

Exploring Espiritu Santo’s...

The Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur, is a cruiser’s wonderland with hundreds of islands, islets and coves to explore. Isla Espiritu Santo,...

St Petersburg Boat...

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...

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

It’s A Paddle...

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.