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.
MUCH OF BOATING’S appeal stems from leaving one environment and engaging with another. A leaping fish, the way the light changes, the infinite and ever-present motion — all of these are decidedly not like being on land. Our boats are, therefore, not just conveyances that float, but rather portals that transport us to another state of being. No two days on the water are the same, and to our friends and neighbors who might decry the sport as one that takes too much time, we can rally and retort, “That’s the point.” Boating is rejuvenation. Every day on the water is different. The most experienced boaters will back me up on this. And each day, therefore, holds adventure for we who slip the lines, turn the key and crease the…
Mark Rackley has been filming for more than 25 years, specializing in aggressive underwater wildlife and dangerous weather. His work has appeared on Animal Planet, Discovery, History, National Geographic and MTV, with particular highlights including Discovery’s acclaimed Shark Week, National Geographic’s Cameramen Who Dare and the reality show Gator Boys. We caught up with Mark about his relaxing work. READ MORE! To read the full interview online, go to boatingmag.com/extremecameraman. When did you realize that underwater camera work was going to be a lifelong passion? I was working as a spearfisherman, and the sharks would come in close. I grew intrigued by them, so my brother and I got an underwater housing to document the encounters. We started creating stock footage. I was 19. Why is free diving important for…
ACR ResQLink THE FIND: At only 3.9 inches, it’s one of the smallest PLBs. It has 66 GPS channels and broadcasts a 406 MHz signal with a 121.5 MHz homing frequency to relay your position to potential rescuers. It boasts a bright LED strobe and lasts up to 30 hours once it’s activated. THE LOSS: It’s manually activated in a two-step process. First, deploy the antenna. Second, power up the unit — so if you’re knocked out, you’re out of luck. $259.99; acrartex.com McMurdo Fast Find 220 THE FIND: It transmits a unique ID for the user carrying it and his current GPS coordinates via the Cospas-Sarsat global search-and-rescue charts, so his current position would be isolated quickly. The antenna deploys automatically, and a homing beacon and flashing SOS light…
1 Most shore-power systems in the United States are 120 volts. What is the voltage rating in Europe? A. 120 volts B. 240 volts C. 360 volts D. 60 volts 2 If you’re cruising the Mediterranean and want to drop anchor, how far must you stay from swimming areas? A. 100 meters B. 500 meters C. 250 meters D. You must remain outside the buoy line. 3 The boat you chartered needs 91 RON gasoline. What is the U.S. octane rating equivalent of 91 RON? A. 87 B. 89 C. 91 D. 93 4 What volunteer British organization has a great website for planning overseas cruises? A. The Royal Yachting Association B. The Royal Yachting Union C. The RCC Pilotage Foundation D. The Royal Pilotage Foundation 5 Many canals in…
March is adventure month here at Boating, and that means it’s time to get out and explore. Not sure where to go? 1 There are six great boating adventures for you to check out at boatingmag.com/bound-boatless-man. 2 Or try making a long-distance trek on a personal watercraft. Visit boatingmag.com/pwc-touring. 3 Why not try swimming with whale sharks? Find out how at boatingmag.com/baja-california-whale-sharks.…
WHEN WE FIRST MOVED TO FLORIDA MY DAD USED TO take my brothers and me fishing off the breakwater at the Boca Raton Inlet. We didn’t catch a lot of fish, but watching the incoming boat traffic always kept us entertained. It was, and still is, a dangerous inlet to transit because of shifting sandbars at the mouth that always seemed to catch a boater unaware. The potential for a boat to come to a grinding halt or take an unexpected surfing trip always seemed pretty high. I think about that every time I plan to enter a new inlet or harbor. Specifically, what is out there that can get me into trouble? Here are a few things to consider when entering new waters. Shop Local As is the case…
