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Captain Matt Blodgett’s Journey to Running Sportfishing Charters
January 27, 2026
Growing up in Wyoming and Vermont, Captain Matt Blodgett of Rayne Check Marine had a long-held dream of running sportfishing charters in Florida and the
Southern Boating’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Boats, Gear, and More
January 27, 2026
Original post: Jan. 27, 2025 Updated: Jan. 14, 2026 You weighed in on your favorites. Here are the winners for 2026. For boaters, the water
Long-Range Cruisers Buyer’s Guide: Luxurious Vessels For Comfort And Style
January 26, 2026
Experience the Ultimate Long-Range Cruisers: Comfort, Style, and Performance Ready to move on from day trips? The key ingredients to a long-range cruiser are a
How SEA.AI Watchkeeper Uses AI to Enhance On-Water Safety
January 26, 2026
The Challenge of Staying Alert as an Owner-Operator A boat owner-operator must wear many hats while underway; captain, first mate, chef, deckhand and chief mechanic
Yacht Your Way: The Definitive Guide to Planning a Luxury Yacht Charter
January 21, 2026
From dream to deck, what it takes to charter a world-class yacht experience. By Jenny Starr Perez Summer, winter or somewhere in between, imagine waking
For Performance Cruising in an Owner-Friendly Package, Meet the New Hunt Ocean Series 56
January 19, 2026
Hunt Yachts, long known for building offshore-capable yachts with timeless style, has construction well underway on its newest model — the Hunt Ocean 56. Designed
Boat Navigation Markers Explained: How to Read Colors, Shapes, Numbers
January 19, 2026
Understanding Boat Navigation Markers Understanding the numbers, shapes and colors of markers is key to safe boat navigation. Navigation is easy to learn once you
A Rare Bay-to-Gulf Opportunity Makes Its Debut in Naples
January 15, 2026
In Naples, Florida, true waterfront scarcity is no longer a future concern—it is a present reality. The combination of immediate Gulf access, private dockage, walkability
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Any Way the Wind Blows: A Complete Guide to Year-Round Cruising
January 7, 2026
By Matt A. Claiborne Tired of putting your boat away for the winter? Or perhaps you live down south, you’re tired of sweating your pants
Sara Becnel on Elevating Boating Life at Sandestin Baytowne Marina
January 5, 2026
Sara Becnel of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resorts redefines what it means to blend luxury boating with sportfishing culture. What makes Sandestin’s marina one of
Why Georgian Bay Is One of North America’s Most Spectacular Boating Destinations
December 16, 2025
Summer in South Florida makes “hot and humid” superlatives. So, when we received an invitation to go boating on Canada’s Georgian Bay, we started packing.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Coast: What to See and When
December 9, 2025
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula regales us with stories of pretty shorelines, sunken ships, and valorous sailors. My first shipwreck SCUBA dive was in the British Virgin
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