Destinations
Sportfish U.S.A.
How did tiny Wanchese, North Carolina become the global mecca for custom sportfish building? Chris Dixon finds out on an OBX pilgrimage.
Meet the Lake Erie Locals
Power & Motoryacht celebrates our 100th podcast episode. Kicking things off, Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding reflects on what that milestone means to him and his team. Then Senior Editor Owen Burke chats with a couple on Lake Erie who hope to leverage their social media presence to get more young people to join them out on the water.
The History of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is one of the country’s best-known yachting destinations but its wild history has largely been forgotten by time. Mike Smith reveals the hidden history of “Where the Boys Are.”
Life on The Loop
Cinda and Mark Boomershine discuss seasick cats, homeschool meltdowns and life lessons in the wake of a 15-month journey on the Great Loop.
Determined
On a journey with Capt. Brad Philipps, Charlie Levine finds a man still obsessed—even after 40,000 billfish.
Cruising the Vandal 46 Explorer
Foiling to the Bahamas aboard the Vandal 46 Explorer, Chris Dixon and his son test a new breed of powercat.
Pura Vida
Crocs for dodging, tropical trees for climbing and dolphins to swim with—Gulfo Dulce Bay’s got it all.
Logbook: Core Memories
A trip to Block Island reminds Dan what the real goal of cruising is.
Arksen 28 Adventure
Two under-prepared boaters and an Arksen 28 trek to—and across—Vashon Island.
Life Aboard: Follow Your Dreams
A chance meeting with newly minted cruising couple gives the Arringtons a renewed appreciation of life—and dreams.
Filming the Biggest Waves in the World—From a Boat
No one has filmed more world record waves than surf photographer Rob Brown. Chris Dixon profiles Brown during a journey to the infamous Cortes Bank with the crew from HBO’s 100 Foot Wave.
Cruising Alaska on a Fleming 65
The founder of Fleming Yachts returns to Alaska aboard his well-traveled 65. Venture has 71,000 nautical miles on her keel—and a lifetime of stories.
Gym with a View
A human-powered barge in Paris.
Waypoint: Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May is arguably the first true coastal resort town in the U.S. Find out why it should be on your MFD.
Waypoint: Marina Del Rey, California
Five thousand boaters can’t be wrong. Take a west coast passage to Marina Del Rey and Venice Beach.
Extreme Elements: Boatbuilding in Cape Town, South Africa
A wild South African adventure finds our senior editor amidst violent storms, seals, lions, baboons, giraffes—and Leopards.
Waypoint: Beaufort, South Carolina
A focal point for film lovers, cultural diversity and eco travel adventures.
Tested: Numarine 22XP
A cruise in an ancient city aboard the Numarine 22XP proves this yacht is equally at ease on pleasure cruises or bluewater voyages.
Waypoint: Anna Maria Island, Florida
Anna Maria Island is a beautiful slice of Old Florida and a rootsy destination for day trippers or passagemakers.
Capable Cat
A one-eyed dog and its owners take on the American Great Loop aboard an Aquila 44.
Waypoint: Baltimore, MD
A waterfront reborn in one of America’s oldest port cities.
Tested: XO DFNDR 9
An adventure cruise spanning the Baltic Sea aboard a hearty XO DFNDR 9 proves Scandinavia to be a wildly underrated cruising destination.
Waypoint: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
It’s got the sophistication of Boston, the food and vibe of Portland, the charm of Kennebunkport and the history of Plymouth all rolled into one.
Beneteau Swift Trawler 48
Our editors learn firsthand how fast a strict itinerary can be tossed overboard as they attempt to cruise to Bimini on a Beneteau Swift Trawler 48.