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Eight Bells

Waterlines: Down With His Ship

Thanks to my long connection with this magazine I’ve had many opportunities to sail with some exceptional people. One of my more memorable outings came

Eight Bells: Bob Fisher

Bob Fisher passed away at age 85 on Monday, according to a social media post from his daughter. “He lived his whole life to the

Eight Bells: Frank Butler

Catalina Yachts has announced the passing of their founder and CEO Frank Butler. Butler was a sailing icon credited with introducing hundreds of thousands of

Eight Bells: Larry Pardey

Canadian-born mariner and author Larry Pardey will be remembered by his friends and fans as a generous spirit who inspired thousands of readers to become

Eight Bells: Patrick Childress

Vlogger, author and veteran bluewater sailor Patrick Childress passed away yesterday after a weeks-long battle with COVID-19. He and his wife, Rebecca, both came down

Eight Bells: Florence Arthaud

Pioneering French sailor Florence Arthaud, 57, died this past March in a helicopter crash in Argentina along with nine others—two of them Olympic athletes—while on their way to film a reality television show.

Ted Hood, Gone to Fiddler’s Green

Frederick Emmart “Ted” Hood, 86, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, an internationally heralded yachtsman, sail maker, yacht designer and builder, died Friday, June 28 surrounded by his family.  

A boat anchored in a calm and pristine green water.

Zero to Caribbean

As a yacht broker, many people have talked to me about wanting to buy a boat, learning to sail, and then taking their own boat

Boat interior

Boat Review: Aquila 50 Sail 

While everyone in the multihull market seems to be zigging, Aquila Catamarans has decided to zag. Renowned for their comfortable and spacious powercats, Aquila has

Photo Courtesy of Jenny Wight, American Sailing

ASA Adopts Savvy Navvy

The American Sailing Association has partnered with the navigation app for use in a new Electronic Navigation course as well as their regular offerings. 

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