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Ready for Another “Brilliant” Sailing Season After Significant Restoration By John Burnham Rockport, Maine: June 24, 2025—Rockport Marine is pleased to announce the relaunching of the iconic schooner Brilliant after completing significant restoration work on behalf of its owner, Mystic Seaport Museum. After sea trials in Maine, Brilliant has sailed home to Mystic, Connecticut, in time for the 2025 sailing season and a public appearance at the WoodenBoat Show, June 27–29. Described by WoodenBoat magazine as “one of the best-maintained and sailed classic yachts in the country—if not…

A win for industry-led standards as ABYC C-5 replaces decades-old UL 1104 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (June 24, 2025) – The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has officially accepted ABYC C-5, Construction and Testing of Electric Navigation Lights, as an equivalent to UL 1104, according to Policy Letter 01-25.This acceptance gives manufacturers and boat builders a modern way to meet compliance, especially for vessels over 65 feet (19.8 meters) in length. “ABYC C-5 is a technology-forward…

New London, CT – The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is proud to announce the launch of The NESS Mobile Classroom, an innovative education initiative powered by the City of New London. This fully equipped mobile STEM lab is designed to deliver hands-on marine science, adventure education, and environmental programming directly to students and families across New London County.  The Mobile Classroom is a key step in NESS’s mission to provide equitable access to ocean-based experiential learning. By…

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/),…