Garmin OnBoard: A Wireless Man-Overboard and Engine-Kill System
Garmin’s new OnBoard system swaps the kill cord for a wireless tag that can cut the engine in an instant.
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Salty Dawg Sailing Association Launches Member App with Messaging and Rally Tracking
The Salty Dawg Sailing Association’s new member app offers messaging, rally tracking maps, webinars, and a searchable member directory.
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Aqua Map: The Must-Have Marine Navigation App
Navigate safely with Aqua Map, the advanced marine navigation app featuring official nautical charts, real-time data integration, and community sharing. Perfect for mariners in the U.S., Caribbean, and beyond.
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Pitufino Wi-Fi Navigation Gateway: The Perfect Solution for Seamless Sailing Navigation
Discover Pitufino, a versatile Wi-Fi navigation gateway that integrates old and new instruments for a seamless sailing experience. Ideal for cruisers, it combines multiplexer, autopilot remote control, and NMEA routing in one compact, energy-efficient device.
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BoatyBall Launches Redesigned Website with New Features and Beta Testing Opportunities
BoatyBall, the app simplifying mooring reservations in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, unveils a redesigned website with improved search, a charter booking auction, and a beta test for its innovative mooring alarm app.
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YANMAR Electric Saildrive: Features, Benefits, and the Power of Choice for Sailors
Explore YANMAR’s Electric Saildrive, offering zero-emission sailing, easy installation, and a user-friendly control system. Perfect for repowering day sailors and cruisers under 40 feet without hull modifications.
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Garmin Introduces inReach Messenger Plus: Satellite Communicator with Photo and Voice Messaging
Discover Garmin’s new inReach Messenger Plus, a rugged satellite communicator offering global two-way texting, photo, and voice messaging. Perfect for adventurers, it ensures connectivity beyond cell service with SOS capabilities and weeks-long battery life.
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AkzoNobel’s Interlux Launches Innovative Marine Coatings – Pre-Kote Plus & Toplac Plus
Discover AkzoNobel’s Interlux new marine coatings, Pre-Kote Plus & Toplac Plus, offering long-lasting, high-gloss finishes.
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Garmin Expands xHD3 Series with Cutting-Edge Magnetron Dome Radars
Garmin introduces two cutting-edge radars, the GMR™ xHD3/HD3 dome series, offering enhanced clarity and advanced features for boaters, sailors, and anglers.
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Essential Sailing Gear for Caribbean Cruising: What to Pack and Why
Set sail with confidence! Our guide to essential sailing gear for Caribbean cruising covers all the necessary equipment for a safe and comfortable journey.
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ScubaJet Stars in Avatar, You Can Own One Too
Feel like a movie star with ScubaJet. This battery-powered water-jet system, gained Hollywood notoriety last fall with its debut in Avatar 2
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Garmin Helps Mariners See The Bahamas’ Undersea Better
Take adventures to the Caribbean up a notch with high-resolution relief shading. This is now available for the Bahamas for both premium Garmin marine mapping (Garmin Navionics Vision+) and premium Navionics marine mapping (Platinum+).
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Drone Rules and Regs for the Caribbean
When it comes to drones and the rules and regulations for their safe and secure use, there is no one size fits all in the Caribbean.
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Balmar Introduces New Onboard Electrical System Products
Balmar’s SG200 family of battery monitors provide unparalleled features for the cruising sailor who requires precise battery monitoring
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Brunswick to Acquire Navico in Second Half of 2021
The Brunswick Corporation announced in June that it’s purchasing Navico, a global leader in marine electronics and sensors.
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What to know about Dripless Shaft Seals
The connection between the engine and propeller requires a big hole in the hull under the waterline. A dripless shaft seal or similar solution is required.
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Balmar Releases SG200 Smartphone App
Dead or alive! Boaters can know how their batteries are aging and avoid the dead battery surprise.
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Navigation Just Got Easier Thanks to ASA & iNavX Partnership
To help boaters learn more about navigation and successfully enjoy their time on the water, the ASA and iNavX, teamed up earlier this year
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Nothing Better Than a Shower at the End of a Day in the Sea
I decided that I did not want to sit on a toilet every time I wanted to take a shower and then deal with the floor being wet if I need to go the bathroom
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What to Know: Search and Rescue Transponders (AIS, RACON, SART)
Since small recreational vessels are not required to carry a Search and Rescue Transponders, what is the justification of having one onboard?
