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Why Choose the Hard Life of Commercial Fishing?
By Carli Stewart. Why would anyone who has a choice want to fish for a living, given the cold, wet, uncertainty, danger, muck, dependence on weather for make or break, and general ass-busting hardship? For a skipper of any sized boat, add the government regulations, ruinous cost of fuel and… SEE MORE
Leading the Way to Hybrid Diesel Electric Propulsion
By Paul Molyneaux. In 2021, the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) initially received funding from the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnerships Project for modeling and analysis of alternative propulsion systems. Based on that work, the original plan—developed in conjunction with the National Research Energy Laboratory—was to put a Transfluid clutch, electric… SEE MORE
Rescue of Six Fishermen Shows Importance of Personal Locator Beacons
By Carli Stewart. Six fishermen were rescued, and their disabled vessel was towed to Satawal Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) after a coordinated search by international operations. The United States Coast Guard, one of the crews involved in the rescue efforts, has written statements about the importance… SEE MORE
Maine Lobster Boat Racing season’s home stretch
By Michael Crowley. The weekend of August 17 and 18 was the last complete weekend for Maine’s 2024 lobster boat racing season with races held at Long Island on Saturday. Then the boats ran about 6 miles to the West for Sunday’s races in Portland. Forty-eight boats raced at Long… SEE MORE
Boat of the Month: F/V Ironic
By Paul Molyneaux. Some of the most interesting commercial fishing vessels on the water are owner-built. The design and functionality of a fishing vessel that moves from imagination to final form through the work of the people who will take it to sea are almost always unique. Along those lines,… SEE MORE
A skewed approach to props: Schaffran Propeller
By Paul Molyneaux. For the average trawler or scalloper, putting a nozzle around the propeller has been standard operating procedure for decades. According to Jan Hass, propeller designer at Schaffran Propeller in Lübeck, Germany, it makes sense. “The nozzle itself, working with the propeller, will produce thrust at lower speeds,”… SEE MORE
Kayaking As A Couple: How To Have a Romantic And Safe Paddling Date
By Tom Gaffey. Paddling in a kayak, canoe, or on a SUP board is an activity many people enjoy without company. But paddling with a partner is always a good idea. It’s safer, easier, and it can even be romantic with the right company. If you are interested in bringing… SEE MORE
Suzuki Marine Trailblazes Viable Path for Sustainable Marine Fuels in Florida
By Suzuki Marine. Effort Exemplifies “Kizuna” Commitment to Panama City Community and State. Panama City, FLA — Suzuki Marine USA has joined forces with the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), local dignitaries, and representatives of St. Andrews Marina in Panama City, Florida to expand access to sustainable marine fuel for… SEE MORE
How to Get In (or Out) of a Kayak or Canoe Without Embarrassing Yourself
By Karuna Eberl. Make a splash—in a good way—and impress friends with a smooth transition from land to lake. GETTING INTO A CANOE IS unnerving. Failure means capsizing, plus looking foolish in front of that cute camp counselor. But as you wobble aboard, know you’re not alone. Even the experts dump… SEE MORE
A Primer on Deep Sea Fishing, a/k/a Offshore Fishing
By Ken Schultz. Offshore fishing, or deep sea fishing, entails the pursuit of different species and the use of different methods, on the open ocean If you’ve wondered exactly what someone means when they refer to deep sea fishing, you’re not alone. The term does not refer to a specific… SEE MORE
10 Types of Fishing Boats for Different Waterways: A Beginner’s Guide
By Debbie Hanson. Learn more about types of fishing boats for different waterways, this beginner’s guide to fishing boat types with descriptions can help with the basics. If you are thinking about buying a boat, or just want to learn more about types of fishing boats that are best for… SEE MORE
Celebrating Marine History: Privateers in the American Revolution
By John Frayler for the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. A Means to an End When the American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain, the infant nation was in no position to defy British rule of the seas. Britain’s navy in 1776 was the world’s most powerful. States individually… SEE MORE
