Boating is the world's foremost magazine for boating enthusiasts. Written by experts for those who love the sport, the editorial covers the waterfront -- from runabouts to sportfish convertibles to luxury showpieces, and everything in between.
It’s no secret that the great collective eye of boaters remains focused upon outboard-powered boats of every description. While that’s been going on, watersports boats powered by V-drive inboard engines and also by sterndrive variants have advanced by leaps and bounds, albeit largely unseen by the great majority of boaters. If you count yourself a boat aficionado—and we know from many years of your correspondence and from meeting many of you on the water and at boat shows that you do consider yourself boat nuts—well, you owe it to yourself to see these boats up close and personal. They really are special. Start with a dockside look. The striking lines of most watersports boats represent more than just aesthetics. The shapes are derived from the boats’ mission requirements, one of…
After working in the sunglasses industry for so many years, what made you decide to start Bajío? Our goal is to use business for good. We saw an opportunity to create a new sunglasses brand that would enable us to do that, so we went for it. What sets Bajío apart for boaters and anglers? There are three key things that make Bajío different: One, we have developed a truly revolutionary lens that reduces blue light. This makes things exceptionally clear and enables you to see deeper into the water column. Two, we have a strong focus on sustainability. Our case is made of cactus leather. Our packaging is made from recycled paper. Our frames are made of 65 percent plant-based material. And we have been carbon-neutral since inception. Three,…
1. When selecting a tube or other similar towable toys for watersports, what are some safety aspects to keep in mind? A. Only buy tubes and toys designed and approved for watersports towing. B. Old tire tubes work best; run down to your local tire store and ask for leftover, worn-out or repaired truck tire tubes. C. The toys advertising the ability to lift off the water at higher speeds are best; look for these at your local marine supply store or online. D. None of the above 2. When towing a wakesurfer, wakeboarder, tuber or kneeboarder, what are some good, general commonsense and etiquette guidelines to abide by concerning your surroundings? A. Be especially mindful of the large wake your boat creates when towing at slower speeds, and stay…
Helicopters, photographers, cruisers, ‘toons and chase boats: every issue of Boating is a major production, and Icom helps the team communicate during the controlled chaos of a big shoot. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the magazine, and tips on how to optimize your Icom marine radio like the Boating team does. SCAN ME Scan the QR code below to gain access to each new episode that includes advice/tips from our editors on maximizing use of your marine communication. MADE POSSIBLE BY…
RASH GUARD BODY GLOVE BASIC Originally created as thin Lycra shirts to protect surfers’ chests from the wax on their boards, rash guards have evolved into a multitude of styles in a variety of materials. You can still find Lycra-based rash guards anywhere, but go to a few surf-specific brands’ websites, like Body Glove, O’Neill or Billabong, and you’ll find many options. Rash guards cross over into the sun-shirt realm but can get wet. You can find skintight or looser varieties, short-or long-sleeved, hooded and much more. BODY GLOVE BASIC PRICE: $24.99; bodyglove.com SUN SHIRT COLUMBIA PFG SKIFF GUIDE KNIT HOODIE Sun shirts (also called UV shirts) come in two groups: Those designed to go in the water and those that aren’t. Many are designed as boating-urban-clothing combos, but not…
Vicem Yachts’ 37-foot center-console is the first in its new Tuna Master series of center-console and express sportfishing boats. The lead production manager, Yigit Arkbarlas, says the builder’s belief that starting—and eventually growing—the new range at the 37-foot size gives boat buyers “a perfect platform for fishing with friends, cruising with family or both.” Arkbarlas also explained how Vicem worked diligently on weight distribution to provide a range of power options. Initial estimates peg top speed at 40 knots with standard triple 300 outboards, and speeds to 45 knots with optional power up to 1,050 hp. With a hull optimized for off shore use, range is 350 nautical miles. The boat, a wide-beam design, is said to come standard with a berth and a wet head in addition to a…
