NewsCanadian Boat License Costs and What They Mean for BoatersTransport Canada requires that any operator of a motorized recreational vessel carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), obtained after completing an approved safety course and passing a 50-question multiple-choice exam; typical course-and-card fees range from CAD 30 to CAD 70.5 min·6 Mar
NewsIntracoastal Waterway: Routes, Risks and PlanningThe Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) comprises roughly 3,000 miles of federally maintained channels, canals and protected passages, with segments managed by the U.S.6 min·6 Mar
NewsRound-Trip Sailing: Newport, Martha’s Vineyard, NantucketThe Newport–Nantucket circuit demands precise tidal planning: the typical one-week loop for a Beneteau 42 (5.5ft draught) covers roughly 150–170 nautical miles of coastal passages, shoal banks and narrow channels, and requires daylight transits and contingency plans for weather changes and marina berth availability.5 min·6 Mar
NewsHow to Change Gears and Keep BoatspeedA sudden drop from 15–20 knots to 5 knots across a short race leg forces immediate reallocation of crew tasks, on-deck equipment adjustments, and changes in spare-parts logistics; failing to update rig tension and sail trim rapidly can cost multiple boat lengths and alter finishing order.6 min·5 Mar
NewsSaare 41.2: Estonia’s refined aft-cockpit cruiserSaare 41.2 hulls are routinely delivered on 300nm passages from Saaremaa to Schleswig-Holstein, a logistics pattern that demands robust hull-lift logistics, careful weather-window planning, and reliable handling in the shallow, tidal Baltic shipping lanes to ensure safe handover to sales bases such as Yachtsport Eckernförde.6 min·5 Mar
NewsTroubleshooting Outboard Motors for Reliable BoatingA marina spare-parts inventory level for common outboard components — impellers, spark plugs, inline fuel filters and propellers — directly influences turnaround times for stranded vessels; seasonal demand spikes typically deplete impeller kits within 48–72 hours at busy marinas, increasing service-call rates and affecting charter and rental operators.5 min·5 Mar
NewsChoosing Between Catamaran and Monohull for CharterMarina berth fees and travel-lift availability frequently tip the balance: catamarans often incur up to double the berthing cost of an equivalent-length monohull, and many boatyards lack cranes rated for multihulls, which directly affects charter fleet deployment, turnaround times, and regional availability.6 min·5 Mar
NewsHike Metal 55 “Silver Bullet” — Offshore Pilothouse SloopLength overall: 55 ft; waterline length: 54.6 ft; max beam: 14 ft; displacement: 32,000 lbs.6 min·5 Mar
