Category: Boating

San Nicolas Island aerial view.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

San Nicolas Island: Inspiration for “Island of the Blue Dolphins”

4/19/2024 - By Lesekker. FROM 1835 TO 1853, A Native American woman, stranded after the evacuation of her people, lived alone on San Nicolas Island. Her story inspired one of the most popular children’s novels ever written. Named Karana in Scot O’Dell’s Island of the Blue Dolphins, the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island’s… SEE MORE

Using Hydrofoils to Improve Boat Performance

4/16/2024 - By Capt. Vincent Daniello. In my early days as a captain, few boats cruised faster than 30 mph. Back then, bigger engines and the fuel they burned added too much weight, netting little more speed. Today, even modest performers top 50 mph thanks to lighter engines and boat construction, where more… SEE MORE

Going Electric: Converting a Boat

4/14/2024 - By John Wooldridge. The Electric Conversion : Sailing into the Future When Dave and Danielle Baker and their two young children pull up to a marina and begin maneuvering into a slip, they often get wondering stares from people on the dock. Instead of emitting diesel exhaust and noise, their… SEE MORE

Nine Boating Items That Should Be Maintained Regularly

4/6/2024 - By Kevin Falvey. Years ago, during an interview about durability while discussing engine componentry, a Cummins Marine engineer told me: “Everything has a cycle life.” That means stuff eventually wears out from repeated use. I’m relating the statement out of context, but the fact remains true. Of course, there is a… SEE MORE

8 Common Misconceptions About Sailing

4/4/2024 - By Zeke Quezada. While at a dinner party recently, I was surrounded by a group of people who wanted to know more about sailing. Apparently, my wife does a good job of sharing our sailing adventures on social media so most of her friends wanted in on the adventurous world… SEE MORE

Using Hydrofoils to Improve Boat Performance

4/2/2024 - By Capt. Vincent Daniello. In my early days as a captain, few boats cruised faster than 30 mph. Back then, bigger engines and the fuel they burned added too much weight, netting little more speed. Today, even modest performers top 50 mph thanks to lighter engines and boat construction, where more… SEE MORE

Image of coastal inundation. Copyright from NOAA.

High Tide Flooding Outlook for April 2024

3/29/2024 - By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Predictions for April 2024 April's highest tides will happen at the end of the 2nd week of the month, starting as early as April 7 in some places, and heading back to normal after the 11th or 12th. There are some location-specific outliers we're highlighting… SEE MORE

Understanding Navigation Aids: Buoys and Markers

3/24/2024 - By takemefishing.org. Lateral Markers These navigation aids mark the edges of safe water areas: for example, directing traffic within a channel. The markers use a combination of colors and numbers, which may appear on either buoys or permanently placed markers. Red Colors, Red Lights and Even Numbers These mark the… SEE MORE

Mediterranean harbor for cruising. Photo by https://www.medgulets.com

Charting Luxury: The Rise of High-End Yacht Charters in the Mediterranean

3/22/2024 - By US Harbors. As the sun dips below the horizon of the Mediterranean, it illuminates a world of luxury that sails upon its waters. Companies like MedGulets are at the forefront of this opulent sea voyage, offering unparalleled experiences aboard high-end yachts. Embarking on a luxury yacht charter through these historic and… SEE MORE

Jamie Bloomquist, Owner and Co-Founder of US Harbors. Photo by Billy Black.

US Harbors Has a New Owner!

3/18/2024 - USHarbors Acquired by Co-Founder Jamie Bloomquist Camden, Maine | March 19, 2024 - USHarbors.com, the leading online resource for tides, weather, and coastal data, announces that co-founder Jamie Bloomquist has acquired full ownership of the company. With this acquisition, Bloomquist plans to expand the platform's reach and services, further solidifying… SEE MORE

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