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Stars of Social Media • THE QUEST FOR JUST 15 SECONDS OF FAME CAN BE DANGEROUS IN FLORIDA’S BAKER’S HAULOVER INLET

Coming Soon to a Boat Near You • A SOLAR-POWERED VESSEL JUST CROSSED THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT ANY CREW. HOW THAT HAPPENED COULD MEAN A LOT FOR RECREATIONAL BOATING

Are You Prepared for a Man-Overboard? • YOU NEED TO HAVE A PLAN AND THEN YOU MUST PRACTICE, AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN

A Great First Boat • OWNERSHIP OF AN OLD PENNANT STOKED THE CRUISING APPETITES AND DREAMS OF TWO TEENAGED FRIENDS

Sailfish 316 Dual Console • THIS SERIOUS SPORTFISH DOUBLES AS A FEATURE-FILLED DAY BOAT THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY

X-Yachts X-Power 33C • DANISH SAILBOAT BUILDER X-YACHTS UNDERGOES A SEA CHANGE AND LAUNCHES ITS FIRST-EVER POWERBOAT

Dettling 51

BOAT RIDE TO BIMINI • A trip across the Gulf Stream offers an opportunity to test Beneteau’s brand-new Swift Trawler 48 and a chance to see a storied island

JERSEY STRONG • Some of the toughest sportfish swim off the coast of New Jersey. Here’s where to find them

TRUE BLUE • Here’s Why Newport-Bermuda Sailors Return To Race Time and Again

Old New York

Maiden Voyage