Yachting World
HER OWN WAY
COLE BRAUER IS THE FIRST AMERICAN WOMAN TO SAIL SOLO NON-STOP AROUND THE WORLD. HELEN FRETTER FINDS OUT HOW SHE’S SHAKING THINGS UP
9 min |
June 2024
Yachting World
CAPE NORTH
CRUISING BEYOND THE ARCTIC CIRCLE, JANNEKE KUYSTERS AND WIETZE VAN DER LAAN ENJOY A SURPRISING SUMMER IN NORWAY
9 min |
June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Airboat History-Airboats for Military Use
The earliest use of an air-driven boat was in Mesopotamia (present day Iraq). In World War I, the British military enlisted the Farman Aircraft Company in France to build boats that could traverse the vast marshland of Mesopotamia as they fought the Ottoman Empire to protect British interest in the oil fields near Basra.
2 min |
May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Torrey Island BBQ Competition & Airboat Show
The Torrey Island, Belle Glade, South Florida, BBQ Showdown and Airboat show was a big success and raised more than $61,000 for the Everglades Society for Historic Preservation (ESHP), a Florida 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
2 min |
May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
PLASH Waterproof LED Flexible Light Strips
PlashⓇ waterproof flexible strip lights are the perfect accent to your air boat and other vehicles. Choose from a variety of light styles and color options.
1 min |
May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Osceola Airboat Association Lake Clean-Up
Osceola Airboat Association cleaned up Lake Cypress on March 16, 2014. Club volunteers also did some repairs to the Dead River Pavilion.
1 min |
May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Airboat Association of Florida St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Poker Run
The Airboat Association of Florida kicked off its “Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Poker Run” Sat., March 16, 2024. It was a bright and sunny day with lots of festivities for the family. An unforgettable time was had by all.
1 min |
May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Airboaters for Autism Awareness 2024 Light It Up Blue
“It is crazy to watch how this has grown over the years. We have given out close to $100,000 across the State of Florida for Autism programs.” shared Reilly Pelkey. The 2024 Light it Up Blue to promote autism awareness was held on April 6 at the Guy Harvey Camp Mack Resort in Kissimmee, Florida.
1 min |
May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
The Mckenzie Family Special Airboat
We have a 13-year old daughter (Kalyn) who was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, and clinical autism. Our youngest son (Colton, 9 yrs old) has non verbal autism.
1 min |
May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Photographing Birds of Prey
Ruggeri aka “Airboat Photographer,” has been a master captain airboat operator for Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures in Central Florida, conducting eco tours.
3 min |
May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Lake Okeechobee Airboat Association's Providing Hunting Opportunities to Florida Youth
We did a total of four youth hunts this season and hope to do a few more. We encourage the kids to register to be part of the Youth Hunting Program of Florida.
1 min |
May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Seminole County Airboat Club Frog Gig Tournament
Seminole County Airboat Club had one amazing turnout for the first frog gig tournament on March 15, 2014, at Jolly Gator Fish Camp in Geneva, Florida.
1 min |
May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Broward County Airboat and Halftrack Conservation Club 3rd Annual Frog Gig Tournament
On January 20th, 2024, Broward County Airboat and Halftrack Conservation Club (BCAHCC) hosted its third annual frogging tournament.
1 min |
March - April 2024
Airboating Magazine
Florida Sportsmen's Conservation Association 26th Annual Outdoor Youth Day
The Florida Sportsmen's Conservation Association has always been on the front line for youth outdoor activities.
2 min |
March - April 2024
Airboating Magazine
Seminole County Airboat Club Chili Cook Off
Seminole County Airboat Club held a chili cook off on February 17 at Hatbill Park. This 15-acre park on the St. Johns River outside of Titusville, Florida offers fishing and a boat ramp open 24 hours a day.
1 min |
March - April 2024
Airboating Magazine
Follow the Everglades Flow Path
Water is the dominant force in the Everglades, shaping the land, vegetation, and animal life in South Florida.
5 min |
March - April 2024
Airboating Magazine
Airboat Racing History
Laviolette Photos courtesy Airboating Magazine Archive
1 min |
March - April 2024
Airboating Magazine
Rescuing Swans
Article by Executive Director and Founder for Iowa Bird Rehabilitation, Jenni Boonjakuakul
2 min |
March - April 2024
Airboating Magazine
SCOOTS
The history of scoots on Georgian Bay in Canada goes back to the 1920s when surplus airplane engines were available after World War I. The Scoots were part fan boat and part floatplane.
2 min |
March - April 2024
Cruising World
Sailor & Galley
This rich, steaming stew from the Pacific Northwest warms chilled sailors' bones and brings back a lifetime of memories.
2 min |
January - February 2024
Cruising World
On Watch
Sometimes, a seamanship or safety issue requires sailors to give up and turn around. But other times, it's just fear taking control of a situation that can be handled
7 min |
January - February 2024
Cruising World
Helplessly HOPING
Beau and Stacey Vrolyk struck a deal with rock star David Crosby to buy his 59-foot schooner, Mayan. There was just one problem: Crosby wasn't ready to give up his sailing dreams
10 min |
January - February 2024
Cruising World
PREPARING A VESSEL FOR SURVEY
Trying to hide a boat's problems never ends well for the seller. Follow these tips to have a successful day
3 min |
January - February 2024
Cruising World
THE WESTERN WAY
Instead of buying a pricey custom canvas awning for my schooner, I made my own \"covered wagon.\"
6 min |
January - February 2024
Cruising World
Off Watch
A1A is not only my favorite Jimmy Buffett album, but it's one of my favorite records ever. If I were marooned on an island and could bring only five CDs with me, this would be one of them
3 min |
January - February 2024
Cruising World
Island Time
It's impossible to rank these favorite destinations by beauty. Instead, sailors should set a waypoint based on what they want to experience
8 min |
January - February 2024
Cruising World
HIDDEN GEM
BUT ALL AROUND IS A PARADISE FOR SAILORS WHO LOVE TO LINGER AND EXPLORE
6 min |
January - February 2024
Cruising World
Seamanship
George Eldridge first published the Eldridge Tide and Pilot Book in 75. Its new edition, published by the sixth generation of his family, is an impressive feat of continuity
5 min |
January - February 2024
Cruising World
Boat of the Year 2024
With sweet, early autumn sailing conditions on Chesapeake Bay, a strong fleet of 19 contenders competed for top honors in our annual Boat of the Year competition. Once the spray had settled and the votes were tallied, the judges awarded prizes in seven categories for monohulls and multihulls. The overall winner? The surprising, innovative Jeanneau Yachts 55.
7 min |
January - February 2024
Cruising World
Last Man Standing
During the past four decades, the once-thriving business of American production sailboat manufacturing has nearly vanished, and dozens of companies and builders have fallen by the wayside. And then there's Tartan Yachts of northeast Ohio, which, in some aspects, is as vibrant as ever. Longtime Tartan stalwart Tim Jackett, a marine-industry lion in winter still making a stand, might be the central reason why
10+ min |