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McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers is excited to add Marex Boats to its lineup of power and sailing yacht brands. Marex is a family-owned Norwegian company that has been designing and building luxury family cruising yachts since 1973. Marex is renowned for exceptional designs, innovations, and market leading sea handling. With a team of over 400 dedicated and highly skilled boatbuilders providing quality boats in Europe, and now the U.S., Marex has become a highly awarded boat…

BoatUS: Some buoys are in notoriously rocky and challenging bays and harbors SPRINGFIELD, Va., May 19, 2025 — On April 15, the First Coast Guard District released an initiative proposing the removal of hundreds of navigational buoys, or Aids to Navigation (AtoNs). Buoys currently under review are located along the Northern Atlantic Coast between the New York City metro area and the Maine-Canada border. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is concerned that some of the…

Tickets now on sale South Street Seaport Museum announces the 2025 sailing season for the 1885 Schooner Pioneer and the 1930 Tugboat W.O. Decker beginning in May. Tickets range from $10–$70 to sail New York Harbor and are on sale now! Sail the New York Harbor on 1885 Schooner Pioneer | May–October | $10–$70 Experience New York City like never before with the Seaport Museum’s thrilling sails aboard the historic 1885 schooner Pioneer! Tickets are now on sale for daytime, sunset, and programmatic sailing adventures from May…

Miller’s Launch opens its second TowBoatUS on-water towing port on Staten Island; Helping recreational boaters get safely home 24/7 STATEN ISLAND, NY, May 1, 2025 – Miller’s Launch, a commercial marine service provider on Staten Island’s northeastern Stapleton waterfront has opened it’s second on-water towing and assistance port for recreational boaters, TowBoatUS Staten Island. Located directly on Upper New York Bay and within sight of the Statue of Liberty, lower Manhattan and Verrazzano Bridge, it’s the third TowBoatUS…

The TEMO 1000 delivers more power & versatility to the North American market. Portland, ME – TEMO, the French manufacturer of ‘the lightest outboard motor in the world’, today announced the release of the TEMO 1000 in North America.  The new electric outboard is a follow up to the very popular – and famously lightweight – TEMO 450 released in 2018.  The 1000 will be formally introduced to the US market on Friday, April 25t, at the…

US Sailing today announced Charlie Enright, an accomplished leader in the sailing industry, as the Association’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Enright, a native of Bristol, Rhode Island, will take the helm of US Sailing, the sport’s National Governing Body (NGB), following an extensive national executive search. “We are extremely proud to welcome Charlie to US Sailing,” said Henry Brauer, President of US Sailing. “Charlie offers a wealth of experience as a world-class sailor, a proven leader…

The Storm 18 will be one of the most Versatile and Affordable Watercraft Ever Designed Weston, CT – Bill Crane, Karl Ziegler and a group of influential marine industry experts and professionals launched the Storm Marine Group (www.stormmarinegroup.com) last year to take institutional boat building to the next level, and the Storm 18 is their first major product. Their 18-foot keelboat will be formally released this spring to fulfill the need for a new Ideal 18 (https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/ideal-18/),…

Flagship is excited to announce that we are now the exclusive dealer for Delta Powerboats from northern New Jersey to Maine. After sea trialing a few Deltas and meeting the management team from Sweden, Flagship is “all in” on the brand. This is a fantastic Scandinavian design with exceptional performance, a high-tech composite build,  and modern luxury finishes.  The Delta Powerboat range extends from 26′ to 88′, so we’re confident there is a boat for you in this…

Portsmouth, RI – March 13th, 2025 – Hinckley Yachts is delighted to introduce the Hinckley 41, an outboard-powered expression of precision, grace, and unwavering craftsmanship. Designed for those who seek exhilarating speed without compromise, this latest creation honors Hinckley’s storied heritage while delivering an entirely new level of performance. With triple Mercury Verado V10 outboards, the Hinckley 41 glides effortlessly to 55 mph with the standard engine package and approaches 60 mph with the upgraded configuration. Its…

Stonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing (NESS) is proud to announce that a team of NESS alumnae, known as the Sound Sisters, will compete in the Trophée Virginie Hériot at the Yacht Club de Monaco from March 14-16, 2025. This prestigious all-women J/70 event offers an incredible opportunity for the team to compete on an international stage while championing greater opportunities for women in sailing — a cause that both they and NESS are deeply passionate about.  The…