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IT HEADLINED THE WORLDWIDE news earlier this spring, so many of you likely saw the story of the three boaters rescued from a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean thanks to the combined efforts of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. If you didn’t see it, the big visual accompanying the story is an aerial shot from a Navy P-8A Mad Fox aircraft showing the word “HELP” spelled out in palm fronds on the beach. Nearby, men are seen waving orange life jackets. The three men had left the island of Pulap, one of several islands in the Pollap Atoll, and steered their 19-foot skiff toward the island of Weno. All of 2 miles into their trip, they capsized in rough water, lost the boat, and swam through…
When Sea-Doo wanted unique online exposure, it turned to Devin “Super Tramp” Graham, the hottest filmmaker on YouTube, with nearly 4 million subscribers. For its video, Sea-Doo threw the “ultimate beach party,” and created a social media contest to pick its star. Meet Trevor Soety, the lucky winner. MORE ONLINE! To read the full interview and watch the YouTube video, go to boatingmag.com/seadoobeachparty. What exactly did you have to do to convince a personalwatercraft manufacturer to throw a huge beach-party blowout … just … for … you? We had to submit a photo or 15-second video of ourselves having fun in or around the water. Out of 3,500-plus entries, one of my photos (a shot of me scalloping) made it to the top five. From there, I had four days…
Today’s soft-sided coolers are more than oversize lunchboxes. They have better insulation so contents stay cold longer, and they’re easy to carry with shoulder straps and padded handles. We picked three cooler bags in the 24-can size and took a closer look. L.L.Bean Softpack Picnic THE CHILL: The zipper on the main lid has been redesigned on this new model to make it easier to open. The food-grade non-PVC liner is easy to clean and won’t leak. The outside material is 600-denier polyester ripstop fabric. It has a comfort grip handle and shoulder strap. Expandable pockets wrap around the sides and would be good for holding condiments, napkins and other items. THE MELTDOWN: The cooler’s 20-quart capacity is the smallest of the trio featured here. PRICE: $59.99; llbean.com AO Coolers…
Wind is the bane of most boating anglers, especially those with craft under 30 feet in length. Getting caught in howling winds far from shore can threaten the safety of your crew and result in a long, slow, sloppy ride back to port. Wind forecasts help in avoiding the worst winds, and the more localized and detailed the forecast, the better. That’s where FishWeather excels. This mobile app offers access to Fish -Weather’s exclusive weather station network and crowdsourcing, plus 50,000 other weather stations around the world. FishWeather covers lakes and rivers, as well as ocean and bay waters. The basic app is free, but you can also pony up for premium service levels. While FishWeather lists current winds (speed, direction and gusts) and waves (height, direction and frequency) in…
Do you want to try competing in the sport of wakesurfing? We got our hands on the Endless Wave Tour’s 2015 rulebook. Take our test to see if you already know the rules or if you need to get your own copy. (Answers on page 28) 1 How many passes does a rider get in a round? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 3 A rider decides halfway through a pass that he wants to change boards. Can he or she leave an extra one on the course? A. Only if the first one breaks B. Yes, but only if it’s an exact duplicate of the one he or she is riding C. Yes D. No 2 How many falls in each direction is a rider allowed? A.…
Certain brands become so ubiquitous with their categories that their names come to mind before the actual products do. Think Kleenex for tissues, Harley Davidson for outlaw motorcycles and Cigarette Boats for high-performance “go-fast” powerboats. This ad from our July 1991 issue shows that Cigarette has always been about selling more than just pure speed. It’s selling a lifestyle. While Cigarette hails each boat as “a deep-Vee marine meteor that deftly handles jowl-taunting speeds,” it makes sure to also point out “a boat is a boat … but a Cigarette is an event.” Just in case you missed the point, the picture below the headline spells it out. Certain things, they say, always sell. Online This Month If you’re going to partake in watersports, you need the gear to get…
