Surviving Survival School
A swim in the freezing water of Long Island Sound reminds Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding the value of being prepared.
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Keys to Success
MarineMax’s winter rendezvous in Key Largo offers an inside look at what makes the company so successful.
Boating. Pass It On.
According to a recent study, fewer young people are becoming boat owners. Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding offers a challenge he hopes will have a ripple effect and help inspire the next generation.
Lucky Man
Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding reflects on finding the right first mate, and his last cruising adventure as a free man. (And tries to make up for missing Valentines Day for a boat show … again.)
#CaribbeanComeback
While cruising through the BVIs, the AIM Marine Group saw damage, destruction, and the one thing stronger than a category 5 hurricane: the will of the people bringing it back to life.
What's Your Favorite Cruising Destination?
Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding reflects on what makes the Power & Motoryacht homeport of Essex special and wants to know what your favorite destination is.
An Italian Combo: Boating and the Amalfi Coast
A RIB rental in Sorrento proves that the best way to view a new country is from the water.
Let the Gear Test Begin
The Power & Motoryacht editors are off to Block Island to find the next great piece of gear and maybe a lobster roll … or two.
Deep River and a Deflated Dinghy
“Dan, the dinghy deflated!” Karen shouted from the cockpit. Moments prior I was lying in bed watching clouds pass over the hatch. I was contemplating life’s big questions like, should I get pancakes or eggs for breakfast? And just like that, the air poured from my plan for an otherwise majestic morning.
The More Things Change...
A 1913 Matthews reminds Editor Dan Harding that smart design—like a love for being out on the water—is indeed timeless. “There is a beautiful classic boat at the other end of the show that would make for a great video!” exclaimed Digital Editor John Turner when we bumped into each other on the docks of the Palm Beach show. He was right.
By Land or Sea
A whirlwind travel schedule reminds editor Dan Harding that the best way to get somewhere is—and always has been—by boat.
Bound by Boating
The Düsseldorf Boat Show highlights emerging trends and age-old traditions. Thousands poured through the turnstiles, trading the cold, grey German winter for the 17 halls of the sprawling Boot Düsseldorf show. The largest indoor show in Europe, it has become a popular pilgrimage for members of the boating industry the world over. Whether you were looking to buy or sell a superyacht from Italy or a bilge cleaner from Texas, if you were wearing shoes and had enough time you were bound to find it here.
New Adventures, Same Kid From the Boatyard
Like many of you, I was born into boating. Much like eye and hair color, or country of origin, I had no say in the matter, yet—perhaps more than any other trait—it was a defining characteristic that set my life upon a certain course.
To Russia, with Vodka
As told by Roscoe Wellington A delivery captain goes to Russia to commission a boat and comes back with the story of a lifetime.
Tom & Kate Update
We catch up with a pair of Great Loopers who are leaving a trail of inspiration in their wake.
Quality Time
Time on the water allows Senior Editor Daniel Harding to reflect on the passing of Power & Motoryacht legend Richard Thiel.
Boating Boom or Bust?
Boatbuilders, brokers, and really anyone with some skin in the marine industry seem to be wrestling with the question: How can we attract more millennials (those born in the early 1980s) to our pastime? It’s as important a question as ever, considering that millennials have recently surpassed baby boomers as the largest demographic in the U.S., an inherently irreversible trend that will only increase.
#SummerLeader
The crew at Power & Motoryacht was lucky enough to enjoy a Jeanneau Leader 36 as a company boat this summer courtesy of Jeanneau and Louis Marine Ltd. of Westbrook CT. Below is just a small sampling of the fun we had on this trusty little cruiser.
New Boats Notebook: Elandra 49
With a couple clicks of a mouse and taps on a keyboard, Elandra’s lead designer, Tom Barry-Cotter, pulls up profile-view line drawings of Elandra’s new 49 on the screen. He then pulls up the profile view of the company’s first model, a 53-footer, for an easy side-by-side comparison.
Ties that Bind
An impromptu cruise through Sydney Harbor on a Maritmo M50 proves that boating is the best way to build fast friendships.
Busted Running Gear and the Legend of Tommy McCoy
BAH-BAH-BAH BOOM. Arawak shook and rumbled from her bones up. “Whoa, $hit,” exclaimed McCoy as he lunged for the throttles, throwing the boat into neutral. “We should have 4.6 feet of water.”