Florida builder Island Packet Yachts, one of only a few sailboat builders in North America, recently added a new 42-foot ...

Soon, the designated MOB spotter lost sight of Pryce in the building waves so Colpaert summoned the other racing boats in the area to join the search. But, it would be an hour before one of the other ...

Included in the big federal funding bill recently passed by congress and signed by the president is a whopping $25 billion investment in the Coast Guard’s future. It is the single largest funding ...

During the great multihull surge in popularity over the last 20 years, the French Builder Foiuntaine Pajot has grown by leaps ...

The Dutch builder KM Yacht Builders has been building aluminum explorer-style sailing vessels since 1998 and recently announced the launch of a new Van de Stadt-designed 56-foot Stadtship named Flow.

The new fees for private boats under 34 feet increase from $300 to $500; boats 34 to 100 feet will now pay $1,000 instead of $500; and, yachts over 100 feet will face a $3,000 fee. The new crew head ...

The surprise announcement, which was issued by NOAA, said that the inter-agency data sharing would cease as of June 31, 2025. But, scientists around the country who rely on the microwave data raised ...

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On September 10, 1982, three passengers aboard a light aircraft crashed into the sea off the Canadian Maritimes. They were able to deploy their life raft and they had with them the earliest version an ...

Plans are well underway for the Salty Dawg Sailing Association’s 2025 Caribbean Rally. This year will mark the 15th consecutive year of sailing in company to the Caribbean. SDSA president Mike ...

Here’s an intriguing new aluminum voyaging boat from the builders of Pure Yachts in Kiel, Germany. Called the Pure 42, this new raised salon-design has twin rudders, a protected sail drive and a ...

Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks. In the year ahead, are you planning on ...