Ship’s Log

A recent survey of American boaters shows that their pattern of year-over-year spending growth reported for 2024 vs. 2023 will continue into 2025. This information should allow the boating industry as well as boating enthusiasts to enter the new year with a positive, encouraging perspective. Padin & Estabrook LLC, an independent marketing and research firm, reported on its boaters’ usage and attitude study they did for McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers (Mamaroneck, NY) with the cooperation of…

Grants fund local projects addressing ocean challenges and building scalable solutions NEWPORT, Rhode Island, U.S. — 11th Hour Racing announced $4.4 million in grants awarded to organizations addressing urgent ocean challenges and the opening of its 2025 grant application. The funding supports 11 new grantees and 36 renewed grants, with a strong focus in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, alongside projects across the U.S. and internationally. These grants are critical to building a sustainable future, protecting our ocean, empowering communities, and promoting…

Rhythm & Sails, May 3-9, 2025, is a week-long and one-of-a-kind music and sailing adventure through one of the Caribbean’s most sought after destinations  Guests Will Experience Live Music, Including a Daily Concert From All-Star Musicians Including:  Anders Beck of Greensky Bluegrass  Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters  Holly Bowling of Phil Lesh and Friends and Greensky Bluegrass (NEW to Rhythm & Sails) Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds (newly added) Jay Cobb Anderson of Fruition (newly added) Torrin…

Extraordinary high-latitude cruising voyages are a common thread among recipients of the Cruising Club of America’s annual awards (New York, January 7, 2025)—The announcement by the Cruising Club of America (CCA) of the 2024 Blue Water Medal winner Leiv Poncet and five other award winners for their adventurous use of the seas highlights several exceptional records of achievement. These sailors have completed circumnavigations and other rigorous bluewater passages, provided technical and design innovation for other sailors, and…

1.      Tell us about Flagship Yacht Sales I started Flagship in 2023 after sixteen years selling boats at a larger firm. It was time for a change and I was ready for the challenge of starting my own business. We are based in Mamaroneck, New York, at Nichols Yacht Yard, right at the center of the vibrant sailing scene on western Long Island Sound. 2.      How did you get your start in the business? In the mid-2000s…

In a recent edition of Chris Heaton’s excellent “Standing Before The Mast” podcast, our intrepid Contributing Editor shares a short story about six white kangaroos who saved Christmas (inspired by the song “Six White Boomers” by Rolf Harris). Coop’s a wonderful storyteller, and on this Boxing Day we encourage you, dear reader, to share this yarn with your mates and nippers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/standing-before-the-mast/id1360914857 Standing Before The Mast is a podcast featuring conversations with people in the boating and…

“Knowledge – Skills – Fun” while Celebrating NWSA’s 35th Anniversary The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) is expanding their 2025 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference Presented by American Sailing to three days June 6 – 8 at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. The event welcomes women sailors of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds to workshops including the popular Take the Helm® track — an introduction to sailing for women, plus a view into the marine industry and opportunities to…

Get ready for RS Fest Miami 2025! The second edition of RS Sailing’s multi-class event in North America. The three-day regatta will be a celebration of all things RS – hosted in tropical Miami by Coconut Grove Sailing Club.  Regatta racing will be held from Friday, March 28th, to Sunday, March 30th, for the RS Aero, RS Tera, RS Feva, RS Venture, and RS21 classes. New for 2025 will be the addition of the RS Open Class, allowing…

We’re thrilled to announce a major expansion at SendIt Sailing! We are now an official dealer for world-renowned ILCA, Optimist, C420, and SB20 boats by Devoti Boats, along with Optimists by McLaughlin. This partnership brings high-performance boats to our lineup, meeting the highest standards for sailing enthusiasts everywhere. Why Devoti Boats? Founded by Luca Devoti, an Olympic silver medalist and passionate sailor, Devoti Boats is known for its precision, quality, and durability. Luca’s commitment to craftsmanship, coupled with his competitive…

Newport, R.I. — The New York Yacht Club is pleased to announce the inaugural International Women’s Championship, a female-only competition that will be sailed in the Club’s fleet of 37-foot IC37 yachts, September 12 to 19, 2026. “The New York Yacht Club envisions that this event, like the very successful Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, will emerge as one of the sport’s top events,” says L. Jay Cross, Commodore of the New York Yacht Club. “The…