If you are a boater in the Pacific Northwest or just interested in this vibrant cruising area, there is a new print magazine called Nautical Northwest that is just for you. Distributed for free at chandleries, yacht clubs, marinas, and more this publication is making waves since it debuted in January 2026.
Interested in really big boats? The megayacht scene is unique as boats measuring in the hundreds of feet become more complex, requiring captains and crew. If you want to find out more about the largest yachts in the world, Diane M. Byrne is a renowned expert who runs Megayacht News.
Our Publisher Arnie Hammerman recently travelled to New Zealand and Australia to experience boating in the southern hemisphere. Aside from the gorgeous coasts, islands, and waterways New Zealand offers, there is an excellent marine magazine called Powerboat.
Muckraking boating journalist Peter Swanson offers compelling research that questions the conventional knowledge that red light is preferrable for night navigation. What are the viable alternatives? Read on to find out.
On September 1, 2023, Jimmy Buffet passed on to the Margaritaville in the sky. To commemorate this day, I wrote a story for US Harbors talking about Jimmy’s contributions not just to music and the parrot head lifestyle but to ocean conservation. Not just a crooner, Jimmy was a passionate boater and writer who dedicated his life to helping preserve ocean habitats, plants, and animals.
Pete was born on August 19th, 1931, so today in 2025 is his 94th birthday. Happy Birthday Pete and thank you for sending the picture of the Lido taken in the late 1960s!
Pacific Northwest-based Jordan Hanssen is an author and adventurer with stories to tell. From filming musical sessions on the water to rowing across the Atlantic, Hanssen is worth following.
Planning a trip or need to duck into a different location you are not familiar with? US Harbors provides detailed information on thousands of harbors that include tides, local weather, online charts, maps and contact information for marine facilities.
I have known Bob Bitchin for many years and he might not want me to say this but despite his large formidable, tattooed presence I have found him to be gentleman, an intellectual, a knowledgeable sailor, and an all-around good guy.
Puget Sound Maritime (PSM) is a society that promotes heritage, education, research, & outreach regarding maritime history and culture.
John Wooldridge, a lifelong boater, has written about boats since 1977, serving as editor-in-chief for Yachting, PassageMaker, and more.
Cruising to a new area? See if there is a Waterway Guide available. They have been printing these comprehensive regional guides since 1947. They also offer a great interactive planning tool called Waterway Explorer and a smartphone app to help find marinas, services, fuel docks, and prices.
How do we get the next generation interested in boating? Take them out on the boat and go fishing. In the case of James Luce, this young man has embraced fishing like few others. In fact, in 2024 alone, he caught over 2,000 fish. He has won tournaments in the junior division, competes against, and wins against adult anglers. James’ father, Wade, the current publisher…
Video is very popular these days. Captain Steve is a well-known boat test video host that recently went independent. We like to support other independent media and appreciate Capt. Steve’s pragmatic and professional videos. Check out his YouTube channel and let us know if you like his work.
I have an affinity for marine electronics having worked selling electronics, giving seminars to the public and training others about marine electronics before I got into publishing. I don’t profess to be an electronics expert but know where to go when I need to find one. Panbo is an excellent resource on electronics for boats that is written by boaters for boaters. I worked with…
An intriguing blog about topics of interest to the boating community Loose Cannon by Peter Swanson covers marine-related issues ranging from the mundane to the bizarre in an informative way that is both thought-provoking and engaging. I have known Peter https://loosecannon.substack.com/about for many years, and we worked together at Active Interest Media’s Marine Group (Now part of Firecrown) He filled a number of editorial roles there including…