Yachting May 2025

A SERIES OF SQUARE-SHAPED SPEAKERS forming a perfect sine wave seemed to follow me as I walked into the entrance of Kicker in Stillwater, Oklahoma. As I passed each one of the 19 meticulously placed speakers at the audio company’s entrance, it pulsed. It turns out these speakers can be triggered via sensors or manually, or can be programmed at set intervals. The experience catches your attention and sets the tone, if you will, for what follows. ¶ This may seem like a little thing, but the level of effort and detail found at the 50-years-and-going-strong company’s 320,000-square-foot facility hints at the thought and thoroughness seen in the creation, testing and execution of its audio products. That’s especially true when it comes to Kicker’s premium M-Class marine-audio speaker series. ¶…

WATER TOYS TODAY OFFER MORE OPTIONS than a Starbucks coffee menu to accommodate a wide spectrum of interests and activity levels. ¶ For those who prefer to relax and lounge casually, there are cozy, covered and open float designs available. ¶ If being more physical is your thing, perhaps a round of virtual golf off the swim platform, cruising on a custom stand-up paddleboard, skating atop the sea on an electric surfboard or diving beneath the surface with an underwater scooter is the move. ¶ For those seeking to take their underwater fun even further, how about a personal submarine that can travel to depths of 600-plus feet? ¶ Then again, why choose?…

SeaDriveCX / Golf Entertainment Sitting on the hook in Saint-Tropez, but want to play 18 holes in Pebble Beach or just work on your driving and putting skills? Enter the SeaDriveCX. Built for superyachts, this virtual-golf system is constructed with F1-grade carbon fiber for durability. The unit comes in a selection of colors and finishes, can be set up for lefties or righties, and has an easy-to-see display. Some of its data-capture features include ball speed, distance, launch angle and side spin. Club data is also captured, including head speed, angle of attack and more. There are myriad options ranging from biodegradable golf balls to gloves, golf bags and mats. Triton 660/9 AVA / Underwater Explorer Considering an underwater wedding with a few friends or a round of Texas Hold…

FULL WRAP. THIN TEMPLES. Arched brow. Integrated side shields. Vented adjustable nose pads. Bioacetate frames. Recycled fishing-net frames. Upcycled plastic frames. Tri-Pel lens coating. Bio-based polarized lenses. Sports hinges. Spring hinges. ¶ The list could go on for pages when describing all the features and options available these days for buying sunglasses—with styles now also being made not just for use on the water, but in particular for use on fresh or salt water, and during inland or offshore boating and fishing. ¶ Some brands are going so far as to get species-specific when describing new sunglasses options. Bajio, in announcing its Zapata style (starting at $209), told this story: “This frame was named after the Zapata swamp in Cuba. Felipe, a local legend, lives there, teaching kids to fly-fish…

36' LENGTH OVERALL 11'8" MAXIMUM BEAM FOUNDED IN 2006, Invincible Boats made an immediate impact with its line of highly fishable center-console monohulls. In a competitive market, they stood out through a combination of craftsmanship, innovation and attention to detail. When Invincible entered the catamaran segment, the builder teamed up with multihull experts Morrelli & Melvin. Using computational fluid dynamics, the design team developed a hybrid semi-asymmetrical hull that delivered solid speed as well as good handling and seakeeping, even in windy, choppy seas. By applying its monohull fishing expertise to the new catamarans, Invincible quickly earned recognition in the international sport-fishing community. ¶ At the 2025 Miami International Boat Show, the Florida-based builder unveiled its latest model: the 36-foot Catamaran. It joins a multihull lineup ranging from 33 to…

BOATERS WHO haven’t set a waypoint for Annapolis, Maryland, the past few years might be surprised by how much they find there. ¶ “Annapolis, for years and years, was really traditional with what was downtown,” says Samantha Branham, regional director for Safe Harbor Marinas. “But the landscape has changed. They’ve built it up, and there are new restaurants right on the waterfront. It’s really cool.” ¶ One of her newer favorites is The Choptank, billed as a classic fish and crab house. Its deck overlooks the boating action. “You’re sitting right over everything,” Branham says. ¶ Another favorite of hers is Preserve, which is on Main Street. The menu shows a range of options from lamb ragu to vegan pot de creme, but Branham goes for the oysters, which she…