On the Water: News & Events

Here are some interesting stats from the National Marine Manufacturers Association  (NMMA).  These are the top ten boating states, ranked in order by total annual expenditures for new powerboats, motors, trailers and accessories in 2009.  (Keep in ... …Read More

One good sign: Recently, a friend who'd eaten at a waterfront restaurant called to ask if I knew "that there was a bright white light shining on Gizmo's flying bridge?"  Now, in truth, Gizmo's float is just a few hundred feet from the deck of t... …Read More

Who knew it would be so hard?  I mean, I’ve sailed big boats in big weather and thought I knew something.  Turns out I know nothing when it comes to sailing Schock’s Harbor 20s in a one design racing fleet.  A friend purchased a Harbor 20 a few... …Read More

Walking toward his ride for the solo Transpac, Ronnie Simpson slowed us down to point out that the mast of his 30-footer is taller than the mast of the 35-footer next door. I like this guy. He made one fast passage through youth— Enlisted in the Marines. Got blown up by an RPG in [...] …Read More

I've been trying to search out a low-power 12v PC for Gizmo, though I might give up for this season -- I'm so behind project-wise -- and it may not be such an issue once I install a decent solar panel or two.  But it's certainly a dynamic subje... …Read More

UWP-IJSBA NAtional Tour heading to Racine, Wisconsin June 19-20, 2010. Sea-Doo ups Bounty payouts to match APBA National Tour. …Read More

Despite difficult times, charity is alive and well.  It’s June, so Leukemia Cup events are pretty visible across the country.  For anyone not familiar with this cause, Leukemia Cup Regattas are locally sponsored sailboat races that raise money for ... …Read More

Racing aboard a carbon-fiber 65-foot sailboat is fast, noisy, complicated, and in many ways just the same as racing any other boat. …Read More

The 47th edition of the Newport to Bermuda race is now three days away from its June 18 start in Newport, Rhode Island. Follow with the iTrack service. …Read More

I’ve tested and reviewed virtually every Grady White boat in their line up including their dual console series, and have found them to be among the best production fishing boats built, period, so I was psyched to learn about the new Freedom 255. Grady has had DC’s ranging from 19′ to 27′ but there was a big jump in [...] …Read More