The South Florida marine industry just became richer in talent thanks to a partnership between Fond du Lac, Wisconsin-headquartered recreational engine manufacturer, Mercury Marine and the Universal Technical Institute’s Marine Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Florida. In July, Jacob …
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Sailorman, the landmark marine equipment store formerly on State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has moved five blocks south to a new location at 3000 South Andrews Avenue. “When my father was ready to retire, he decided to sell …
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Want to purchase up-market liquor, tobacco and perfumes duty-free in South Florida? No problem. Just head to stores which do just this at locations like the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Want to buy a foreign-flagged yacht in this city nicknamed …
Read More »CDI Electronics, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket ignition components and diagnostic software and Balmar, the leading manufacturer of DC charging systems has chosen William F. Miller & Associates to represent the companies’ products in the Southern United States. William F. …
Read More »Today Sea Hawk, the world’s leading premium nautical coating brand, announced the release of a documentary highlighting a joint project with renowned Newport Shipyard on coating the hull of sailing superyacht Adix with Sea Hawk antifouling paint. After completing the hull recoating …
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In this issue, our Bahamas series is going to explore the 60 mile long chain of small islands, rocks, and reefs called the Jumentos Cays (northern part) and the Ragged Islands (southern part). They extend south from George Town …
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Climate Change has been in the news lately. There is no doubt that climate change and global warming are fact. But there seems to be some confusion as to whether it’s man-made or a natural Phenomenon – or, more likely, …
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The Caribbean has a new ASA accredited sailing school. Based in Grenada, you can learn to ride the waves with SeaHorse Sailing who began operating in June. Located at True Blue Resort and Marina, SeaHorse Sailing School is operated …
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The 12-volt Caframo® Taku hatch fan, winner of a Pittman Innovation Award, is designed to provide both powerful ventilation to remove hot, stale air from the cabin and quiet circulation to move air throughout. A unique locking suction cup mounting …
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Everything on a boat is complicated—even the kitchen sink. To prove my point, let’s focus on the lowly galley sink. Boring? Perhaps. But upon such technical details hinge the difference between the happy vessel and the pain-in-the-butt boat. Lubbers …
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She studied and worked in Europe and Australia, owned and operated businesses in her native California and served as chef and chief stewardess on luxury yachts for the past seven years. These life experiences, combined with a degree in business …
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Good vibes and great skills led the team aboard Incognito to win the Mikie Pigott Jr. Memorial Classic, hosted out of Nelson’s Dockyard on June 2nd. However, when it came to the team defending its top boat title in the …
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A spectacularly rich history that’s instantly recognizable by its colonial wall and fortress stronghold, both visible when approaching by sea, is just one reason to put Cartagena, Colombia, on your ‘must-visit’ destination bucket list. Other enticing reasons include location, below the …
Read More »The CSSN have upgraded their website. In a release, the CSSN said their new site now utilizes the latest in web design to allow users the option of seamlessly navigating by scrolling down the home page to the most …
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Mitchell Callahan was in a sweet spot heading into the third and final day of racing at the 25th International Optimist Regatta (IOR), presented by Electronic Merchant Systems (EMS) Virgin Islands and hosted by the St. Thomas Yacht Club, June …
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Aero Tec Laboratories Inc., globally recognized for their rugged yet fully collapsible line of on-deck range extension fuel bladders for yachts and sport fish boats, now offers its custom manufacturing capabilities to boat owners looking to create a unique …
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The spectacular catch and release of two blue marlin and four white marlin on the third and final day of fishing in the 23rd International Billfish Shootout in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, is the come-from-behind feat which earned the sport …
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High school and college sailors from the U.S. Virgin Islands took their territorial pride to the national level by earning championship titles and impressive individual awards at major regattas on the U.S. mainland this spring. Specifically, the Antilles School Sailing …
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The ability to communicate while inshore just got easier. Concord Marine Electronics launched its partnership earlier this year with Marine Data Solutions, providers of the MDS 101 Mobile Wireless Router. This now guarantees cost-effective 4G LTE Internet and communication service …
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Maintenance? Click. Fuel delivery? Click. Cleaning, captains and more? Click, click, click. IGY Marinas, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has collaborated with Boatyard, a mobile application (app) that enables boaters to schedule services by mobile phone. The company now …
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