Southern Boating: More than a location, it's a way of life

Events, Featured

NMMA and Informa Markets Join Forces to Unite Miami Boat and Yacht Shows

The NMMA announced today a landmark partnership with Informa Markets to create the first joint production of South Florida’s preeminent winter boat shows—the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), Miami Yacht Show (MYS) and Superyacht Miami. Set to debut Wednesday, February 16 through Sunday, February

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Bahamas, Destinations, Featured

Big Changes in Bahamas Travel as of November 1, 2020

The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation released the next phase of its plan to bring tourism back to The Bahamas. Beginning 1st November, The Bahamas removed the mandatory “Vacation in Place” requirement for all visitors, returning citizens and residents. Also effective Sunday

Boats, Featured, Motoryachts

Regal Boats Unveils All-New Flagship Model - 42 FXO

Regal Boats Unveils All-New Flagship Model Regal 42 FXO Regal has once again raised the bar to new heights - The Regal 42 FXO celebrated its world premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This adrenaline-charged 42’ flybridge is an unrivaled

Featured, Gifts

Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Holiday Gift Guide ABACO FINN WOOD SUNGLASSES are a combination of four natural, sustainable woods—maple, zebra, walnut, and ebony—that fuse your love of the sea with the beauty of the land. These limited-edition shades feature HDR, polarized, UV400 lenses. There are

Boats, Featured, Tenders & Ribs

New Highs for Highfield

New Highs for Highfield High-performance, high-quality, and high-tech are phrases that combine with the words lightweight, rugged, and durable to describe Highfield Boats’ new 2021 SPORT RIB Collection. “The big news is that we have introduced a new SPORT RIB line of

Events, Featured

2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Preview

The 61st Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show IT'S SHOWTIME!!! The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is determined not to let a pandemic stand in the way of the 61st edition of the world’s largest in-water boat show. Scheduled from October 28th

Bahamas, Destinations, Featured

Bahamian Hideouts

The Secret (and Not So Secret) Spots The Bahamas has an abundance of hidden coves, undisturbed beaches, and little gems not on the typical tourist map. By Chris Casswell, Southern Boating May 2020 I had just checked out on a boat for a

Boats, Featured, Motoryachts

Adventures in the Outback

Adventures in the Outback The Outback 50 is a water sport adventurer’s dream. The plan was simple: Throw some provisions into the newly minted Outback 50 and make the run from Fort Lauderdale to the Everglades National Park to fish the backcountry

Bahamas, Featured

The Road to Recovery

The Road to Recovery Grand Bahama and Great Abaco rebuild their lives after Hurricane Dorian. Hurricane Dorian left a huge path of destruction in Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands, but with the massive outpouring of help from donations and volunteers, many

Center Consoles, Featured

Blackfin and the Swimsuits

Blackfin and the Swimsuits The three models for Southern Boating’s annual swimsuit photo shoot shared the spotlight with three, just as beautiful, Blackfin Boats. By Steve Davis, Southern Boating April 2020 When it’s warm, boating becomes a favorite pastime, and as winter turns

Featured, Motoryachts

Palm Beach 70 Boat Review

More Than Skin Deep The beauty of the new Palm Beach flagship goes beyond her good looks. By Kate Lardy Packed with more than a thousand vessels snuggly docked fender width apart, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show can overwhelm even the most

Featured, U.S. Atlantic

Destination Key Largo

This Key’s for You Trailer your boat down to Key Largo to experience the island life. By Steve Davis, Southern Boating March 2020 Key Largo is the first key that land yachts go through on their way into the Florida Keys. Key West

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Bahamas, Featured

Learn To Scuba in the Bahamas

Learn to Scuba in the Bahamas Sure, you can learn to scuba dive in the swimming pool at the local YMCA or at a nearby high school, but wouldn’t it be vastly better to learn in the crystal-clear waters of the

Boats, Featured

A Calculated Investment

A Calculated Investment Financing a boat requires more than signing on the dotted line. By David Kuczkir, Southern Boating February 2020 A boat is a huge investment that pays dividends in the form of recreational bliss and memorable times spent outdoors with family

Boats, Center Consoles, Featured

Born to Run: Marlow Prowler 375 Havana

Born to Run The Marlow Prowler 375 Havana handles the need for speed with remarkable style and performance. By Tom Serio, Southern Boating February 2020 Let’s begin with a bit of history to better understand the premise of the yacht at hand. Back

Destinations, Featured, U.S. Atlantic

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

Wanna Get Away? Along a wide stretch of beach just south of Jacksonville, Florida, is a place to cast away and clear your soul. By Steve Davis, Southern Boating January 2020 The last time I was in the BVI, I tucked deep behind

Featured, Sport Fishing

Viking 46 Billfish

Moving Up Viking expands the series with the 46 Billfish. By Peter Frederiksen, Southern Boating January 2020 Unveiled at the Viking Yachts Dealer Meeting in Atlantic City, New Jersey, last fall followed by its formal introduction at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat

Destinations, Featured, U.S. Atlantic

Southern Charm - Explore South Carolina

Southern Charm Create memories and take the time to experience a cruise along South Carolina’s ICW. Written by: Bob Arrington South Carolina may not be the longest stretch of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), but it certainly holds one of the prettiest sections.

Center Consoles, Featured

Scout Boats 530 LXF

Spreading Its Wings Scout’s new flagship 530 LXF crosses luxury with sportfishing. The day at the Ocean Reef Club, a private resort in Key Largo, Florida, was beautiful, unlike the previous weekend when the Scout dealer conference battled rain squalls and 25-plus-knot

Destinations, Featured, U.S. Gulf

The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club

Woven Through Time Cruise over to The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club for some relaxing downtime. St. Petersburg’s historic Old Northeast district is characterized by waterfront green space, brick streets, granite curbs, hexagon block sidewalks, mature trees, and lots

Featured, Motoryachts

Cruisers Yachts' 46 Cantius

Cruisers Yachts' 46 Cantius Cruisers Yachts 46 Cantius is filled with family-friendly amenities. The new Cruisers Yachts 46 Cantius was at the end of the inside dock at Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, facing the side of a 100-foot yacht just across

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Featured, Fishing, U.S. Atlantic

Top 5 Fishing Spots in the Southeast

Top 5 Fishing Spots in the Southeast What’s better than a weekend boating and fishing trip? Not much in our book. Whether you like rivers and creeks, or the open ocean, the Southeast has something to offer every angler. We've put

Destinations, Featured, Pacific

Island Time in the Pacific Northwest

Island Time in the Pacific Northwest The incredible scenery of the San Juan and Gulf islands in the Pacific Northwest creates a whole new boating adventure. South Florida and the Caribbean offer warm waters, tropical breezes, and an occasional tiki bar to

Featured, U.S. Atlantic

Fall Boating

Fall Boating Experience Fall Boating in the Northeast Cool. Crisp. Clean. You have to love fall boating in the Northeast, even if signs show that the end of the summer boating season is near. Still generally hot, especially in recent years, the

Featured, Sport Cruisers

Tiara 34LX

Tiara 34LX Tiara’s 34LX is the newest addition to its Sport Series and widely appeals to both young and seasoned boaters. These are exciting days in the under 40 market. Along with a nod towards the age group, that means in boats under 40 feet as well. Case

Destinations, Featured

Top 5 Dive Sites

Top 5 Dive Sites It goes without saying that the ocean has endless spots to explore and dive. From Central America to Indonesia, SCUBA nuts will all have their take on the best dive sites. Why do we love diving in Belize,

Featured, Sport Cruisers

Outboard Cruisers Roundup

Outboard Cruisers Roundup Outboard cruisers are truly the best of both worlds. What are these boats like? It's like speed and maneuverability met comfort and space to make the most useful of boats. The first tryst resulted in a goldmine: larger-than-life center

Featured, People, Power Cats

Horizon PC65

Horizon PC65 A savvy and experienced owner sets his sights on just the right kind of cruising yacht, and the Horizon PC65 delivers. Richard Alexander knows all about the new Horizon PC65—he owns one. “I bought my first yacht in 2004 and didn’t know anything

Featured, Motoryachts

Home Sweet Horizon

This Horizon FD87 is a floating home to a family of nine: four humans and five dogs Boating isn’t in Travis Fox’s blood, nor has he honed his skills over a lifetime. You could say he was a late bloomer. But

Events, Featured

Miami Boat Shows

The Miami Boat Shows The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show bring everything needed to enjoy the boating lifestyle. For the first time in many years, the Miami International Boat Show brings together both power and sail