What’s New

US Sailing today announced Charlie Enright, an accomplished leader in the sailing industry, as the Association’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Enright, a native of Bristol, Rhode Island, will take the helm of US Sailing, the sport’s National Governing Body (NGB), following an extensive national executive search. “We are extremely proud to welcome Charlie to US Sailing,” said Henry Brauer, President of US Sailing. “Charlie offers a wealth of experience as a world-class sailor, a proven leader…

The Storm 18 will be one of the most Versatile and Affordable Watercraft Ever Designed Weston, CT – Bill Crane, Karl Ziegler and a group of influential marine industry experts and professionals launched the Storm Marine Group (www.stormmarinegroup.com) last year to take institutional boat building to the next level, and the Storm 18 is their first major product. Their 18-foot keelboat will be formally released this spring to fulfill the need for a new Ideal 18 (https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/ideal-18/),…

Flagship is excited to announce that we are now the exclusive dealer for Delta Powerboats from northern New Jersey to Maine. After sea trialing a few Deltas and meeting the management team from Sweden, Flagship is “all in” on the brand. This is a fantastic Scandinavian design with exceptional performance, a high-tech composite build,  and modern luxury finishes.  The Delta Powerboat range extends from 26′ to 88′, so we’re confident there is a boat for you in this…

Portsmouth, RI – March 13th, 2025 – Hinckley Yachts is delighted to introduce the Hinckley 41, an outboard-powered expression of precision, grace, and unwavering craftsmanship. Designed for those who seek exhilarating speed without compromise, this latest creation honors Hinckley’s storied heritage while delivering an entirely new level of performance. With triple Mercury Verado V10 outboards, the Hinckley 41 glides effortlessly to 55 mph with the standard engine package and approaches 60 mph with the upgraded configuration. Its…

Stonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing (NESS) is proud to announce that a team of NESS alumnae, known as the Sound Sisters, will compete in the Trophée Virginie Hériot at the Yacht Club de Monaco from March 14-16, 2025. This prestigious all-women J/70 event offers an incredible opportunity for the team to compete on an international stage while championing greater opportunities for women in sailing — a cause that both they and NESS are deeply passionate about.  The…

New Glo Tech Scholarship Fund at IYRS honors Gloria Aurora Borrego Newport, R.I. –  IYRS School of Technology & Trades is proud to announce the establishment of the Glo Tech Scholarship Fund, created in February 2025 in honor of Gloria Aurora Borrego, a pioneering leader in marine systems. This scholarship, made possible by the generosity of her family and friends, will support female graduates of IYRS and industry professionals seeking career advancement in the marine trades and advanced…

Hinckley Completes Acquisition of Bay Bridge Marina in the ChesapeakeThe Addition of the Marina Further Expands Hinckley’s Service and Marina Network Portsmouth, RI – February 26th, 2025 – Hinckley, the iconic boatbuilder and premium yacht service provider, is proud to announce the acquisition of Bay Bridge Marina, a premier waterfront facility on the Chesapeake Bay. This acquisition further strengthens Hinckley’s commitment to providing unparalleled customer experience by combining superior service with a premium marina destination for Hinckley…

NEWPORT, R.I. (February 26, 2025) – Clagett Sailing is pleased to announce the selection of the 2025 Team Clagett members.  The five sailors who will be representing Clagett Sailing at the 2.4mR World Championships in Lake Garda, Italy, in October 2025 are; Chuck Allen (North Kingstown, Rhode Island), Peter Eager (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), Delani Hulme Lawrence (Saint Paul, Alberta, Canada), Siobhan MacDonald (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) and Julio Reguero (San Juan, Puerto Rico).  Tim Ripley (Randolph, New Jersey),…

Newport, R.I. – IYRS School of Technology & Trades has launched an interactive virtual tour of its marine trades and advanced technology campus. IYRS collaborated with education company EAB and the YouVisit virtual experience platform to create the tour which features 10 unique stops including the school’s marina, wharf, welcome center, maritime library and workshops. The virtual tour can be viewed at iyrs.edu as well as https://www.youvisit.com/tour/139527/144564/. “IYRS attracts students from across the country and the world,” said IYRS President Kern Maass. “For…

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…