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Print magazine August 2014

Hinckley Yachts: An American Icon

Eight decades of Hinckley Hinckley’s 85-year history of building finely crafted yachts is chronicled in Hinckley Yachts: An American Icon, (Rizzoli New York, $65). Nick

As Long As It’s Fun

Living the dream When it comes to bluewater cruising, Lin and Larry Pardey are iconic figures for demonstrating that the dream is not only attainable

inReach Explorer

DeLorme’s inReach Explorer integrates route planning, waypoints and navigation with global two-way text messaging, GPS tracking and SOS alerts. Features include a built-in digital compass,

JBL receiver

Prospec Electronics introduces a round AM/FM receiver from JBL in black and silver. Stylish appearance aside, the JBLPRV175 is equipped with a 45W x 4

Ocean Racing sunglasses

Ocean Racing has added the Newport, Biscayne and Mackinaw (pictured) to its line of sunglasses for boaters. The glasses are sold direct online, offering the

WeatherFlow

The WeatherFlow turns your iOS or Android devices into a wind meter to measure speed, direction and average gusts. Download the app, plug the meter

The Essential Knot Book for Boats

Knot know-how Every mariner worth his or her salt has a few knots committed to memory. The Essential Knot Book for Boats, by Colin Jarman

Whoosh 10

The Whoosh 10 inflatable water mat by Rave holds up to eight users (900 pounds) and can be used for a variety of activities or

Two boats sailing with a bridge in the distance.

The Newport Waterfront

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.

Exterior side view of a blue Hinckley boat

A Remade Boat by Hinckley

When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship

Courtesy Flexiteek

Teak Decking Alternatives

Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.

Joe Lovejoy

Buying a Norwegian Rescue Ship

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.

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