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Hidden Gems: Florida
Whether on land or on water, it’s all about location, location, location. No matter how spectacular a marina is, if it takes you too far off course, or is just…
Setting a course for the ‘Inland Seas’
A superyacht journey down the St. Lawrence Seaway offers beautiful scenery with clear, clean waters and endless possibilities for exploration and adventure. Welcome to the Great Lakes!
Mmmmm … lobster rolls (with a twist!)
I have had guests ask for lobster in various preparations as many as four times in a single week. When the taste for lobster is that popular, it is time to get creative with presentation and offer guests something unexpected.
Pollution insurance required in U.S. waters
Operating yachts in U.S. waters requires compliance with a number of laws, regulations, and codes. Many of these requirements are met through various means, including vessel design, insurance, specific contractors,…
U.S. seizes Russian-owned superyacht Amadea
The U.S. has taken control of the Russian-owned M/Y Amadea, a 350-foot German-built yacht launched in 2016 that had been in Fiji since mid-April, awaiting judgment in an appeal filed…
Pelagic permits
Permits and catch reports can be processed online by NOAA Fisheries. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service, is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Tow me tender, tow me sweet, never let me go
Elvis Presley knew it: No one wants the pain of loss. Especially the loss of the yacht’s tender while under tow. Although rare, lost boats are just one incident that puts a damper on the towing relationship.
Keeper of ‘All Time Records’
One of the oldest fishing clubs in the nation captures the history of anglers and of natural resources. Founded in 1934, the West Palm Beach Fishing Club is among the…
CAPE BRETON ISLAND: One of yachting’s best-kept secrets
From the warm waters of an inland sea to North America’s deepest natural harbor and oldest single malt whiskey, this island in northeast Nova Scotia is bound to surprise.
Triton Trivia
Do you know where the word “yacht” originated? The term, yacht, originates from the Dutch word “jacht” (plural jachten) which means “hunt.” It originally referred to light, fast sailing vessels…
