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An Easy Fix for Faded Boat Registration Numbers on Your Dinghy
By Arnie Hammerman, best4boats.com. If your dinghy’s registration numbers are peeling, fading, or falling off entirely, you’re not alone — and there’s a better solution than trying to paint or stick individual decals back on. A hands-on gear column from Best4Boats walks through a practical, long-lasting fix using custom-made number… SEE MORE
Back Aboard Tres Hombres: Sailing an Engineless Cargo Ship Through Europe's Historic Trade Routes
By Jordan Harssen, best4boats.com. In an era of mega container ships and global supply chains, one 109-foot brigantine is making the case — voyage by voyage — that wind-powered cargo shipping isn’t just a relic of the past. The Tres Hombres, operated by Fair Transport out of the Netherlands, has… SEE MORE
Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week!
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. Marine recreational fishing is a cherished American pastime and draws millions of anglers to support our coastal communities. Celebrate our nation’s love for fishing and boating during National Fishing and Boating Week. Cast a line and join anglers across the country in celebrating National Fishing and Boating… SEE MORE
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2025 "Best Harbor" Contest Winners Announced
The People Have Spoken: Block Island Wins Again! Grand Winner, Best Harbor in the U.S. for 2025: Block Island, RI Last year’s Grand Winner for Best Harbor in the U.S., Block Island, RI, took home the prize again for 2025. This year saw a record number of votes cast for over… Learn More
Staying Connected on the Water: How Boaters Are Integrating Starlink With Onboard Internet Systems
By Arnie Hammerman, best4boats. Reliable internet access aboard has gone from a luxury to a near-necessity for many cruising boaters — whether for weather updates, navigation, communication with marinas, or simply staying in touch. While Starlink has been a game-changer for offshore connectivity, a practical guide from Best4Boats makes the… SEE MORE
LED Flares Are Replacing Pyrotechnics — What Boaters Need to Know
By Norris Comer, Best4Boats.com. A significant shift in boating safety equipment is underway. The U.S. Coast Guard is retiring traditional pyrotechnic flares from its own vessels by April 2026 and has issued new rules that make USCG-approved electronic visual distress signaling devices (eVDSDs) easier to carry and more widely available.… SEE MORE
New Boats and Marine Gear Debut at 2026 Miami International Boat Show
By best4boats.com, best4boats.com. The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show remains the marine industry’s premier stage for new product launches, and the 2026 edition didn’t disappoint. For boaters keeping an eye on what’s coming to marinas and harbors this season, Best4Boats has compiled a first look at some of the… SEE MORE
Solar Electric Yachts Extend Range
By YCC Team, Yaleclimateconnections.org. As solar-powered yachts become more prevalent, harbor and marina operators face new infrastructure considerations including electrical capacity for battery charging, appropriate dock assignments for vessels with rooftop solar arrays, and understanding the operational patterns of these emerging zero-emission vessels. The technology represents a shift that could… SEE MORE
2026 Seattle Boat Show: West Coast's Premier Maritime Event Returns
By Dawn Anderson, best4boats.com. The Seattle Boat Show represents a significant convergence point for Pacific Northwest maritime commerce, utilizing both indoor exhibition space and Bell Harbor Marina’s in-water facilities to showcase the region’s boating industry. For harbor operators and marina managers, the annual event demonstrates the capacity and economic impact… SEE MORE
Legendary Racing Yacht Wild Oats XI Reborn as Palm Beach XI for Sydney to Hobart
By Arnie Hammerman, best4boats.com. The transformation of one of ocean racing’s most successful vessels offers insights into how advanced marine technology developed for competition can translate to recreational yacht design and harbor operations. Mark Richards’ decision to rebrand and extensively refit the record-setting Wild Oats XI demonstrates the growing intersection… SEE MORE
2025 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Wrap Up
By Eric Colby for US Harbors US Harbors made our annual trip to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), joining thousands of boaters, builders, and marine businesses across seven venues on nearly 90 acres of waterfront. Now in its 66th year, FLIBS featured more than 1,300 vessels, 1,000 exhibitors… SEE MORE
Lyman-Morse Fabrication Rebrands as Lyman-Morse Workboats
By US Harbors For nearly fifty years, Lyman-Morse has been known for its finely crafted custom yachts. But behind the scenes, another side of the company has been quietly expanding its reach: the fabrication division, which has been building aluminum workboats for many years for clients across commercial, research, and municipal… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Halts Buoy Removal Plan Following Public Outcry
Update: Coast Guard Halts Buoy Removal Plan Following Public Outcry On October 21, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard’s Northeast District announced that it is suspending all changes related to the Coastal Buoy Modernization Proposal (CBMP). This decision follows months of widespread concern, thousands of public comments, and growing media attention—including… SEE MORE
"Rowing into the Son" Chronicles Historic Transatlantic Row
By Norris Comer, Published in best4boats.com. For harbor enthusiasts and maritime adventurers, few stories capture the raw reality of ocean rowing like Jordan Hanssen’s account of the first unassisted row from mainland USA to mainland England. The 2006 expedition, which set a Guinness World Record, offers valuable insights into seamanship,… SEE MORE
When History Sets Sail: The $11.2M Journey to Keep Mayflower II Alive
By Arnie Hammerman, Published in best4boats.com. The extensive restoration of Mayflower II illustrates the complex technical and financial challenges involved in maintaining historic vessels as operational maritime assets. The project’s multi-year timeline and collaborative funding model offer insights for harbor communities seeking to preserve their own historic waterfront vessels. In… SEE MORE
U.S. Coast Guard Coastal Buoy Removal Proposal Update
After receiving nearly 3,000 public comments on the Coastal Buoy Modernization Proposal (NY to Maine), the Coast Guard has made adjustments to the proposed changes. New public comment deadline: Nov 13, 2025 October 1, 2025 | Source: Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC) The U.S. Coast Guard received nearly 3,000 public… SEE MORE
