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Post-Sandy Images from Staten Island, New York

John and Kerry Pears share their photos of the devastation along Mansion Avenue, Great Kills, Staten Island. The Pears’ sailboat, Folly, was one of the many victims of superstorm Sandy. “Thankfully we got off Folly safely to take refuge in a motel, as she was washed ashore at the neighboring marina, still attached to the floating dock, at the height of the storm.”

Lehr Propane Outboard

New Propane-Powered Outboard Introduced

Lehr, which last winter introduced two small propane-powered outboards to much acclaim at the Miami International boat show, has expanded its product line with a 9.9-horsepower model.

An imported Seawind 1160, built in Vietnam, after launching in Sydney’s Botany Bay shipping terminal.

Seawind Cats Sails Onward

After undergoing a business restructuring in its base south of Sydney, Australia, Seawind Catamarans will likely be building its entire line of award-winning cats in Vietnam.

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The indikon k4: A Hybrid Cat for Cruisers and Fishermen

Five years ago, racing sailor and offshore fisherman Todd Berman came up with a novel idea for a new kind of boat: a hybrid vessel that would combine the pure, clean power of the wind with the comfort and convenience of a highly efficient, easily driven motor yacht—sort of a high-seas Prius that would give its owners the best of both worlds.

Video of HMS Bounty Rescue

Here is some pretty incredible video footage from the U.S. Coast Guard of the rescue of 14 crewmembers off of HMS Bounty during Hurricane Sandy. The U.S. Coast Guard continues to search for he missing captain.

Before abandoning ship, Derk Wolmuth trimmed his jib and engaged his wind vane and Bela Bartok sailed onward.

Editor’s Log: All in It Together

When a medical emergency struck in midocean, Derk Wolmuth and his Vindo 40, Bela Bartok, got by with a little help from their friends. Actually, make that a lot of help and from quite a few friends. Editor’s Log from our October 2012 issue.

storm8.jpg

Post-Sandy Images from Staten Island, New York

John and Kerry Pears share their photos of the devastation along Mansion Avenue, Great Kills, Staten Island. The Pears’ sailboat, Folly, was one of the many victims of superstorm Sandy. “Thankfully we got off Folly safely to take refuge in a motel, as she was washed ashore at the neighboring marina, still attached to the floating dock, at the height of the storm.”

Lehr Propane Outboard

New Propane-Powered Outboard Introduced

Lehr, which last winter introduced two small propane-powered outboards to much acclaim at the Miami International boat show, has expanded its product line with a 9.9-horsepower model.

An imported Seawind 1160, built in Vietnam, after launching in Sydney’s Botany Bay shipping terminal.

Seawind Cats Sails Onward

After undergoing a business restructuring in its base south of Sydney, Australia, Seawind Catamarans will likely be building its entire line of award-winning cats in Vietnam.

k4

The indikon k4: A Hybrid Cat for Cruisers and Fishermen

Five years ago, racing sailor and offshore fisherman Todd Berman came up with a novel idea for a new kind of boat: a hybrid vessel that would combine the pure, clean power of the wind with the comfort and convenience of a highly efficient, easily driven motor yacht—sort of a high-seas Prius that would give its owners the best of both worlds.

Video of HMS Bounty Rescue

Here is some pretty incredible video footage from the U.S. Coast Guard of the rescue of 14 crewmembers off of HMS Bounty during Hurricane Sandy. The U.S. Coast Guard continues to search for he missing captain.

Before abandoning ship, Derk Wolmuth trimmed his jib and engaged his wind vane and Bela Bartok sailed onward.

Editor’s Log: All in It Together

When a medical emergency struck in midocean, Derk Wolmuth and his Vindo 40, Bela Bartok, got by with a little help from their friends. Actually, make that a lot of help and from quite a few friends. Editor’s Log from our October 2012 issue.

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