Dorie Cox
Dorie Cox, who served as the former editor of The Triton, continues to contribute stories for our readers.Author Archives
Georgia refit tax cap passes, awaits governor’s signature
By Dorie Cox A bill to cap state sales taxes on yacht refits in Georgia passed the state’s General Assembly on Thursday. The bill was passed on the last day…
Fire, rescue vehicles respond to engine room alarm
Fire and rescue vehicles responded to Broward Shipyard in Dania Beach, Fla., at about 11 this morning after an engine room alarm sounded on a 186-foot yacht in the yard.…
Friends to remember Henry Peper at services in Antigua, Boston
Sailor and chemist Henry Peper Jr., 94, died at his home in Marblehead, Mass., on Feb. 24. He is described as a passionate sailor who made Antigua his winter home,…
Captain guilty in fatal crash
By Dorie Cox The captain of a 60-foot yacht that collided with a fisherman’s 23-foot center console was found guilty on Monday of three violations of U.S. Coast Guard navigation…
Another try for a megayacht marina in Ft. Pierce
By Dorie Cox Former yacht captain Buddy Haack believes that megayachts should be able to get work done in Ft. Pierce, Fla. At the same time, that town’s home county…
From the Bridge: The heart of yachting is passion, lifestyle, people
From the Bridge: by Dorie Cox Yachting is a complex mix of owners, crew, money, travel and much more. A captain recently wondered if the essence of the industry could…
PBIBS17: 14 yachts compete in Top Notch Tabletop challenge
Photos and story by Dorie Cox Melanie Wilkinson used to joke about what interior yacht crew were really doing all day. She worked as a deckhand for six years and…
PBIBS17: NMS, IGY host captains, crew at BBQ
National Marine Suppliers and IGY Marinas fed captains and crew Friday afternoon as the show closed down. Photos by Dorie Cox
PBIBS17: USSA hosts networking party
After having to cancel Thursday’s networking event for inclement weather, the U.S. Superyacht Association welcomed guests Friday afternoon for paella and camaraderie. Photos by Dorie Cox
Frank directs U.S. management for C&N
Mike Frank has taken over as director of U.S. Yacht Management with Camper & Nicholsons International in February. Frank brings 30 years of experience as a captain with 480,000 nautical…
