News Notes – Connecticut and New York
December 1, 2010
WALKING THE DOCKS Organizers of the 35th annual Norwalk Boat Show, held Sept. 23-26 at Norwalk Cove Marina in Connecticut, reported attendance of 18,422, which
WALKING THE DOCKS Organizers of the 35th annual Norwalk Boat Show, held Sept. 23-26 at Norwalk Cove Marina in Connecticut, reported attendance of 18,422, which
Recent responses from New York and Massachusetts Search suspended New York The Coast Guard suspended its search for two missing people after a vessel allegedly
Sailing in Casco Bay in the summer is much like riding the freeway during rush-hour traffic. Winter is another story. Chris Kean, who lives aboard
“It was close enough to make me scared for my kids in the water,” says one witness After initially finding a 25-foot sailboat at fault
U.S. leads the way at Rolex Miami regatta The Rolex Miami Olympic Class Regatta wrapped up with a single medal race for the Olympic hopefuls,
How to get there from here Sometimes, when it comes to cruising trips, it’s not so much a matter of “where to go” as it
THE START OF SOMETHING BIG: This hull mold is for the newest member of the Viking Yachts fleet, the 70 Convertible. Construction of the four-stateroom
Giving AIS a satellite platform will greatly expand its range – from the coasts onto the oceans When shuttle astronauts Michael Foreman and Randolph Bresnik
COLLISION WITH TANK SHIP – The towing vessel Dixie Vengeance and the two barges it was pushing collided Jan. 23 with the 807-foot tank ship
With the right equipment, taking care of business ashore while cruising won’t be the headache it used to be Taking care of business is the
Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.
When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship
Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.
Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.
The bible of boating is back in a new edition.
Meet Rockport Marine’s most ambitious custom sailboat.
As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.
A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.
