Wheel watch is the term we use on our boat for taking control of the helm. The helm, of course, is the command station of any boat. When we travel abroad, we typically cover hundreds of nautical miles in relatively short periods of time. The long days and nights underway
Just when the sun started to glow in the eastern sky, I decided to go to sleep. After manning the swordfish baits all night, I was exhausted. As I cleared the rigged squid and crawled into my bunk, the dawn patrol crew set out the trolling spread. I had just
In mid-November 2012, Capt. Jason Cardinale was taking a rare morning off from running his two charter boats based out of Jupiter, Florida. At home with his wife Hillary, he was surprised by a knock at the door. Standing there were two armed federal agents from the U.S. Marshal Service
Auckland, New Zealand Propspeed, a leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today a new sample program for boatyards, dealers and retailers. This program allows marine professionals to receive training on product application techniques, sales methods and an in-depth overview of the many resources offered by the Propspeed Business Resource
Drop it in and go: That how easy it is to repower with the new 2025 mhp Cat C32B engine. The new model is a drop-in replacement for your existing 1825 mhp or 1925 mhp C32, fitting into the same space in your engine room. And you dont need to worry
Maverick Yachts' 50 Satis Fly may still be new to the water but it's part of a longstanding legacy known for high performance and excellent sportfishing. The Satis Fly features a full tower while being powered by twin 1000 HP Caterpillar diesel engines making for a faster time to reach
As told to Ric BurnleyCapt. Mike Brady is one of the most well-respected captains to come out of the Stuart, Florida area. Here his story. Growing up in Stuart, my parents had a 23 SeaCraft called Sea Spray. We fished all the small boat tournaments. By the time I was 12
NOAA Fisheries”Based on the best available landings information, NOAA Fisheries has determined that the Atlantic blue marlin, white marlin, and roundscale spearfish 250-landings limit has been met and exceeded for 2020. Under applicable regulations, only catch-and-release fishing is permitted for these species for the rest of the year. From September 30,
We are at risk of losing some of the most incredible pedigree of sportfish yachts ever built. International Maritime Organization Tier III diesel emissions regulations are set to take effect January 1, 2021, requiring Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems in the engine rooms of yachts with a load line length
What if the unthinkable happens when you are offshore and miles away from help: are you prepared? Ive been in the sportfishing business for many years and Ive always tried to learn from my mistakes when it comes to first aid.I remember the first time we had someone on the
