Tag: Cruising

Surfers at the Paris Olympics are Staying 10,000 Miles Away on a Cruise Ship in Tahiti

8/3/2024 - By Scott Way. We'll bet you didn't know that the surfing portion of the Paris Summer Olympics is taking place nearly 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometers) away in Tahiti. Neither did we. While the world's attention is currently focused on Paris, surfers and water enthusiasts are having an entirely different experience… SEE MORE

Boat Tool Bag Essentials: What Should You Have Inside?

5/22/2024 - By inavx.com. And more importantly, do you know how to use it? Even the simplest boat with no electrical system has things which can break and ruin your weekend. And a complex boat with refrigeration, air conditioning, and an engine? There are a fair number of things which can go wrong.… SEE MORE

Yamaha F350 Outboard

5/3/2024 - By Pete McDonald. The new Yamaha F350 is packed with the latest technology and offers the best power-to-weight ratio in its class. As we see more midsize boats opting for big-horsepower or twin-engine installations, an outboard’s power-to-weight ratio ranks as a major factor in how a boat performs. With its… 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

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

US Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Cruising the Intercoastal Waterway

4/29/2023 - By soundingsonline.com. An experienced cruising couple share their favorite out-of-the-way stops along this legendary waterway. Last fall, when Onne and Tenley van der Wal headed to Florida aboard their 1986 Grand Banks Snow Goose, one of their goals was to go to less-traveled places. Here are the locations the couple really… SEE MORE

America’s Great Loop on a Budget

11/19/2020 - Interest in the Great Loop, the 6,000-mile boat trip that circumnavigates the eastern US and part of Canada, is growing rapidly. But, as many consider taking on this adventure of a lifetime, a frequent question is “Can I afford it?” The simple answer is yes, as there are many ways… SEE MORE