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…
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…
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 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…
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Boat? And Why Use a Professional Yacht Broker? If you’ve been asking yourself whether now is the right time to sell your boat, the short answer is: yes, it just might be. Boating seasons follow a rhythm, and if you’re thinking ahead, late August and late February…
Sneak Peek: Targa 32 Twin Outboard – A Versatile Powerhouse on the Water If you’re as excited about the latest innovations in rugged offshore boats as we are, don’t miss this exclusive sneak peek of the Targa 32 Twin Outboard (AKA the Targa 32 GT). Watch the full video tour below: Why the Targa 32…
Maintenance Tips: Basic teak deck cleaning and care. I am often asked; “Aren’t teak decks a lot of work?” (Bill Full here) The simple truth is and the right answer is NO! The tendency is for people to “over maintain” teak decks, scrubbing them frequently, using 2 par…