Tag: boating

The Sabre 51 cruising the intracoastal waterway at sunset.

In The Zone: The Sabre 51 Salon Express

5/1/2026 - By US Harbors When Sabre Yachts completed construction of hull number 200 of its 48 Salon Express model, more than half the crew who built it had also worked on hull number one. The average tenure on that line was 12 years, and they produced a yacht that proved to… SEE MORE

2026 Miami Boat Show Wrap Up

2/28/2026 - By US Harbors The 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show had a new layout designed to create what show producer Informa Markets called a “more connected and accessible experience." The in-water portion of the show returned to the docks along Collins Avenue on Miami Beach — a fitting backdrop… SEE MORE

a large sailboat underway with the crew sitting on the rail

Legendary Racing Yacht Wild Oats XI Reborn as Palm Beach XI for Sydney to Hobart

12/26/2025 - 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

12/2/2025 - 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

aspen catamaran running along the coast of washington state with snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Twin Suzuki 300s Bring Big-Boat Power to the Aspen C128

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10/27/2025 - Outboard power is more popular than ever, and Suzuki has options for a wide range of boats including larger cruisers like the Aspen C128 By Capt. Arnie Hammerman for US Harbors Outboard engines have come a long way from their humble beginnings. Today’s models are quieter, more fuel-efficient, and more… SEE MORE

A sailboat leads the fleet on a downwind leg. Spinnakers flying

Maine Summer Sailing: Camden Classics Cup 2025

7/27/2025 - Every year, beautiful sailboats converge in Camden, Maine to take part in the Camden Classics Cup. It is an event that draws seasoned sailors to compete along with families and friends - all come together to compete for the top honors in their respective yacht class. [caption id="attachment_51151" align="alignnone" width="890"]… SEE MORE

Roche Harbor Docks on a sunny summer day

Explore Roche Harbor: US Harbors’ Best Pacific Harbor of 2025

6/23/2025 - Roche Harbor, WA, is a beloved destination for Pacific Northwest boaters. Tucked into the sheltered waterways of Washington’s San Juan Islands, Roche Harbor offers a world-class marina, historic charm, and a family-like atmosphere that brings people together year after year. In a recent article from our friends at Best4Boats, Roche… SEE MORE

Powercat fishing boat running in blue water

NMMA Backs Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund

6/13/2025 - By US Harbors On June 12, 2025, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D–MI) and Rob Wittman (R–VA) introduced legislation to renew the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (“Trust Fund”), a cornerstone federal program since 1950. Supported by NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, the fund is sustained by excise taxes… SEE MORE

North Atlantic Right Whale off the coast of Massachusetts

NOAA Withdraws Proposed Speed Restrictions on Boats 35-65ft.

1/16/2025 - The proposed rule, intended to protect North Atlantic Right Whales, would have extended current restrictions to recreational boats ranging from 35 to 65 feet to a speed of 10 knots along much of the Eastern Seaboard for up to seven months of the year. In a significant development for the… SEE MORE

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world.

2024 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Wrap Up

11/30/2024 - We once again had the pleasure of attending the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world. The 2024 edition lived up to FLIBS’ grand reputation, with sunny skies and a steady breeze that kept things comfortable for the USHarbors crew from Maine. And, as… SEE MORE