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Print magazine June 2010

Talkin’ Boats with Ed Sherman

of the American Boat and Yacht Council Ed Sherman is senior instructor and curriculum developer for the American Boat and Yacht Council (www.abycinc.org), an advisory

News Notes New England June 2010

THE CODFATHER– If you doubt the impact Tom Osmers had on the Martha’s Vineyard community, just look to his nickname: The Codfather. Osmers was a

SolBATII

Oh no! My (name your gadget here) just died.” Sound familiar? Here’s help: solBAT II, a solar-powered charger provides juice for almost any hand-held devices

Hosemaster

The Hosemaster makes it easy to deploy, retract and store a freshwater shower, a deck wash or any other kind of hose on a boat.

Octane boost

Sometimes marine engines require higher-octane gasoline than what is typically available at marinas and gas stations. Specially formulated for high-performance marine engines, new Octane Boost

News Notes Connecticut and New York

Sailing is a snap For those who have dreamed of sailing, but are not quite sure where to start, the American Sailing Association provides its

Safety takes a proactive approach

Today’s boater has an array of electronic safety devices if trouble strikes on the water The fatal accidents involving Erica Blizzard and Jonathan Hemingway illustrate

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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