Yacht crew recall some of their strangest experiences at sea, from glowing nets and green meteors to sperm whales, volcanic waters, military explosions, and other sights they never expected to encounter.
By Christine Davis · OCT 17, 2026
IBEX announced the 12 winners of its 2026 Innovation Awards.
By Lauren Beck · OCT 16, 2026
Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard’s annual Pumpkin Regatta returns Oct. 23 with relay-style racing, costumes, a silent auction, and fundraising to benefit Sail Newport.
By Kevin Maher · OCT 15, 2026
National Marine Suppliers’ 18th annual Yacht Bikers Poker Run will bring together the yachting community, motorcycle and car enthusiasts, and supporters for a day of riding and fundraising benefiting Task Force Dagger.
By Kevin Maher · OCT 13, 2026
ISWAN’s 2025 review reveals rising yacht crew concerns about mental health, bullying, and job insecurity.
By Lauren Beck · OCT 13, 2026
After 12 years as a full-time yacht chef, building a career that took him around the globe, chef Edward Atkinson decided it was time to put down roots and open his own restaurant, Scratch, in Mallorca.
By Kevin Maher · OCT 11, 2026
Artificial intelligence is at work on board, but human expertise remains at the helm. From smart systems to remote diagnostics, new technology is changing yachting.
By Dorie Cox · OCT 10, 2026
A port pilot doesn’t replace the captain but works alongside them, combining the captain’s knowledge of the yacht with the pilot’s local expertise to help ensure a safe, efficient passage.
By Dorie Cox · OCT 10, 2026
PredictWind has launched a new Man Overboard app that detects when a crewmember becomes separated from a vessel and automatically alerts the crew, chartplotter, and designated contacts ashore.
By Kevin Maher · OCT 9, 2026
The U.S. Virgin Islands will debut USVI Sailing Week in April 2027, combining three major boating events into four days of racing, island-hopping, yacht showcases, and waterfront celebrations across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.
By Kevin Maher · OCT 8, 2026
CrewRenew’s new web app connects yacht crew with South Florida businesses offering discounts on wellness, fitness, recreation and more.
By Lauren Beck · OCT 7, 2026
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