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Dedicated to helping disabled combat veterans, this 501c3 nonprofit was founded in Miami by a Marine veteran. This is his story.

On Even KeelThe estimable Hinckley yard has a new boat with a classic look, new orders, and a plan for prosperity.Photos Courtesy of The Hinckley CompanyThe Mark III Picnic Boat launched in 2008.In September 2009, The New York Times reported that David Rockefeller Sr.,

Photo by y Jim RaycroftZinser is a commanding presence aboard Cakewalk. The respect he garners there is palpable—and well-earned.Bill Zinser Has His CakeOnboard with the captain of the largest yacht built in America since 1931.In the sleepy port city of

Crewed or bareboat? The author samples both. Photo by Gary FeltonPhoto by Gary FeltonThis view of Marina Cay shows the house where Robb and Rodie White lived in the 1930’s, on the hilltop between two red-roofed

Crewed or bareboat? The author samples both. Photo by Gary FeltonPhoto by Gary FeltonThis view of Marina Cay shows the house where Robb and Rodie White lived in the 1930’s, on the hilltop between two red-roofed

How do you decide which ten individuals in the world of offshore fishing are the most influential? We asked 45 high-profile and knowledgeable anglers, captains, outdoor writers, fishing-industry leaders, and conservationists, who offered up more than 100 candidates. We boiled down that list to the ten you see here, which includes a scientist,

How do you decide which ten individuals in the world of offshore fishing are the most influential? We asked 45 high-profile and knowledgeable anglers, captains, outdoor writers, fishing-industry leaders, and conservationists, who offered up more than 100 candidates. We boiled down that list to the ten you see here, which includes a scientist,

How do you decide which ten individuals in the world of offshore fishing are the most influential? We asked 45 high-profile and knowledgeable anglers, captains, outdoor writers, fishing-industry leaders, and conservationists, who offered up more than 100 candidates. We boiled down that list to the ten you see here, which includes a scientist,

NY WaterwayCapt. Brittany Catanzaro on the decks of the Gov. Thomas KeanWhen US Airways Flight 1549 crashed in the winter waters of the Hudson River on January, 15, 2009, NY Waterway ferries were on the scene immediately. Of those, Capt. Brittany Catanzaro on the ferry Gov. Thomas Kean, and

For Jason Taylor, a former chef on the 120-foot Orinokia, life is a constant blend of tastes and cuisines. This bilingual, New England native headed to St. Maarten to see the sights and wound up working as a chef aboard superyachts like this Benetti and catering private parties all around the island. He finally wound up competing in the Caribbean Concours de Chef Competition at the 2008 St.

It's 3 a.m., and you wake with a start, suddenly in the throes of a real-life nightmare. A fire has erupted in the galley of your new 150-footer and you've got your entire family onboard for what should've been a relaxing respite in the Med.What happens next? Who fights the flames and who administers any necessary first aid? Well, if your crew has studied

It's 3 a.m., and you wake with a start, suddenly in the throes of a real-life nightmare. A fire has erupted in the galley of your new 150-footer and you've got your entire family onboard for what should've been a relaxing respite in the Med.What happens next? Who fights the flames and who administers any necessary first aid? Well, if your crew has studied

Power & Motoryacht's editor-in-chief, Capt. Richard Thiel, is a pretty modest guy. For example, he didn't want to make a big deal out of the fact that his 20th anniversary as our Big Cheese was this month. So, being the respectful employees we are, some of whom have worked with him for more than a decade,

Associate Editor: Grant RafterRead Grant's blog posts on the PMY Editors Blog.Grant Rafter joined the PMY crew in July 2007 after spending the previous 7 months captaining his

To quote the bumbling Col. Wilhelm Klink of Hogan's Heroes: "It’s zee Germans!" Thirteen German shipyards built more than one-third—34!—of the boats on the Power & Motoryacht 100, and 13 of those are ranked in the top 20. A distant second, Holland, has 22 boats from seven shipyards on our list. Combined, nearly 60 percent of the Power & Motoryacht 100 potentially

As a young girl Janet Germano was captivated by the photos she saw in her father's hobby room and asked him to teach her the craft. Years later her interest reignited when she dropped out of a master's program in counseling, enrolled in photography school, and opened a studio. For 30 years she photographed weddings and models and, like her father, taught photography to others.

Associate Editor: Catherine PearsonRead Catherine's blog posts on the PMY Editors Blog.Catherine joined the Power & Motoryacht team in June 2007 after graduating from New York

Congratulations to our neighbors to the north, Dave and Don Young, brothers who were looking to tag team on a boat test. They are the PMY "I Want to Test a Boat" winners. Allegedly, they're both experienced boaters: Dave has skippered charter vessels, and Don is a lifelong dock rat, doing everything from pumping gas and working on motors to selling bait and boats. Dave wrote the letter and