Gear Review: Maui Jim’s Waterman Sunglasses
Maui Jim’s new Waterman sunglasses are designed specifically for on-the-water action. They feature lens vents to dry any water that is captured inside the lens
Maui Jim’s new Waterman sunglasses are designed specifically for on-the-water action. They feature lens vents to dry any water that is captured inside the lens
The NYNE Aqua portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker is a great addition to your boat’s musical arsenal. The speaker has a 33ft Bluetooth connectivity range, so you can stream music from your smartphone
The 28th ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) finished up in St. Lucia in mid December, and a stroll around the docks at the IGY Rodney Bay Marina yielded some interesting sights. Not least among them was the number of general-purpose production cruisers that weren’t specifically built or marketed as ocean boats
The IF Mode folding bike from New Hampshire-based Independent Fabrication and Taiwan-based Pacific Cycles is for sailors looking for a bike that is on par with their boat.
The Gocycle G2 folding electric bike may be the most advanced folding bike you can stow onboard. The bike has an LED “dashboard” built into the handlebars that tells you your speed, what gear you’re in and the amount of battery life left in the motor.
The Mariner D7 from Dahon is a commuter bike with an urban design, ready to eat up the pavement as you head out from the boat. The 7-speed cruiser has 20in wheels and features a rack over the back tire
The APEX from Vilano rides on 16in tires and sports Shimano’s six-speed Revo Twist Grip and a Shimano six-speed derailer.
The GOTHAM1 from Citizen Bike is a lightweight, no-frills ride that is easy to use and easy to stow. This is a one-speed bike that rides on 20in tires
If you like making things your own, then you’ll want to check out the offerings from the folks at British bike builder Brompton. These guys make the cycle version of a bespoke Saville Row suit
The SwissBike X50 from Montague is a multi-use folding bike, rugged enough to handle dirt roads in the islands while still being compact and easy to stow.

Late last year, 59º North had our first annual “staff training” weekend aboard our Farr 65 Falken and an interesting debate emerged…how to calibrate the depth sounder?

The epicenter of shorthanded ocean racing in the U.S. isn’t where you might think.

Marine Marketers of America has awarded the navigation app Savvy Navvy their Best New Product Launch award for a retailer program aimed at bringing the software to more users.

Windelo combines style, upscale accommodations, and sustainability in this sporty new 54-footer, a Top 10 Best Boat winner this year.

With its new 6 Series, Catalina Yachts focuses on performance and a range of thoughtful upgrades.

For people caught in the maelstrom of cancer, Sail Beyond Cancer offers a respite.

Here’s how to help your boat’s batteries live a healthy, long life.

The second time around with a Dolphin 24 affirms the less-is-more philosophy of sailing.

Perception of risk is a funny thing.

With its latest grant, the Ocean Cruising Club supports a sailing family’s initiative that aims to make it easier for sailors—both inshore and offshore—to participate as citizen scientists in a variety of marine science and conservation projects.