Halloween Fun on the Waterfront in Atlantic Highlands Each October, the Borough of Atlantic Highlands comes alive with Halloween spirit — and this year’s Annual Halloween Parade and Celebration on October 26th, 2025, was no exception! Hosted by the Atlantic Highlands Recreation Department, the event has become a cherished fall tradition, drawing families, neighbors, and…
Axopar 45 Brabus Edition Sea Trial: Real-World Speed, Comfort, and Fuel Efficiency If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like behind the wheel of the new Axopar 45 Cross Cabin BRABUS Edition, here’s the truth — it’s unlike anything else on the water. In late October, we took this 45-foot adventure boat out on the…
The Long-Range Life: How Modern Cruising Yachts Make Extended Voyaging Possible There’s a new kind of adventure calling boaters today—one that goes beyond weekend cruising or short coastal hops. More and more owners are dreaming about staying out longer, exploring farther, and truly living aboard for weeks or even months at a time. But to…
Family Boat Trip Ideas: Winter Cruising and Skiing in MaineReflecting on one of our favorite trips outside the ‘typical’ New England boating season. A couple of winters back, we took one of our favorite kinds of trips — a cold-weather family weekend that combined cruising and skiing in Maine. The plan: take our Axopar 37…
Why I Bought a Targa for New England: Comfort, Performance, and Adventure When I set out to find a boat for family cruising in New England, my mission was clear: I wanted something I could operate comfortably on my own, with enough sleeping capacity for five or six people, fuel-efficient, and capable of decent speed.…
2016 Wesmac NEB Custom 42 Veritas – For Sale at $778,000 VIEW LISTING – VIDEO BELOW Welcome aboard Veritas, a 2016 Wesmac NEB Custom 42 for sale—a classic Downeast yacht that perfectly blends rugged Maine craftsmanship with modern luxury. Built by the renowned Wesmac yard, this 42-footer delivers exceptional performance, timeless design, and all the…
Performance Test: 2025 Targa 32 Outboard We took the new 2025 Targa 32 OB out on Casco Bay, Maine, to see how it performs with twin Mercury V10 400 horsepower outboards. This test looks at speed, fuel burn, and handling across the RPM range. Test Setup Engines: Twin Mercury V10 400 hp outboards Conditions: Calm…
Our Favorite Places to Cruise Around Chesapeake Bay During the Fall Season September, October and November bring some of the best weather for cruising the Chesapeake. The water is still warm, the humidity has lowered, and the thick summer heat has moderated. While there can still be heat waves this time of year, there are…
What is an Adventure Boat? Many manufacturers use the label Adventure Boat to describe their vessels—but what truly makes a boat worthy of the title? “Adventure Boat” is a term that has spread through the global boating community like wildfire. Originating in Scandinavia with several Nordic boat brands, it quickly gained traction in the U.S.…
What is Discovery Boating? For some people, a boat is the destination. For others, a boat is the key to discovering new destinations. If you’re the kind of person who would rather climb a rock wall than sip a cocktail, who would rather be paddle boarding than idling in the same harbor, or who’s always…