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BoatUS Warns of Misleading Labels at Gas Pumps

By co_admin on June 1, 2021 Cruising Life

SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 1, 2021 – Efforts by the ethanol industry to create a new federal rule that would weaken or eliminate important warning labels designed to prevent boaters and consumers from misfueling with prohibited higher-ethanol fuels at roadside gas pumps has Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) concerned. The national recreational boating advocacy, services and safety group recently co-signed a letter to EPA Administrator Elizabeth Dermott addressing the proposed “E15 Fuel Dispenser Labeling and Compatibility With Underground Storage Tanks” legislation (EPA-HW-OAR-202-0448) and urging the federal regulator to side with consumers on its Misfueling Mitigation Program (MMP) to…

The Moorings Opens Charter Base in Historic Corfu

By Peter Janssen on June 1, 2021 Charter, Cruising Life, Destinations

The Moorings just announced that their marina in Corfu, in the northwest corner of Greece on the Ionian Sea, is now open for charters. One of the most glamorous destinations in the world, Corfu is one of the seven Ionian islands, and offers everything from gorgeous beaches and snug harbors to lively tavernas and waterfront resorts. With a charter from Corfu, you can explore the smaller Ionian islands, as well as make forays to historic ports of call along the Greek mainland. Many cruisers think the Corfu waters offer the best cruising in Greece. They certainly are among the most…

New Water Bike Foils at 5.2 mph. See Video

By Peter Janssen on June 1, 2021 Cruising Life

The Manta5 hydrofoiling bike is now in full production in China and is being distributed around the world. The first one off the production was just introduced at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in Australia two weeks ago. The bike weighs 6.7 pounds (including the battery and motor) and can hit a top speed of 13 mph. It starts to foil at 5.2 mph, and cruises at 7 to 8 mph. The Manta5 uses the same hydrofoil technology as America’s Cup sailboats. It has carbon fiber foils and an aircraft-grade aluminum frame. A 70 cell lithium-ion battery pack delivers…

Hurricane Season Just Started: What To Expect

By co_admin on June 1, 2021 Cruising Life

Hurricane season is officially underway. Here, from weather.com, is what we can expect in the next two months: Hurricane season officially begins Tuesday, June 1, and while it’s expected to be another active year, the early part of the season has historically been slow. The National Hurricane Center selected the June 1 to Nov. 30 period for the Atlantic hurricane season because it encompasses more than 97% of tropical cyclones. But storms can occasionally form before or after those dates, as we saw this May with the brief development of Tropical Storm Ana east of Bermuda. Early in the season,…

Russian Plans Solo Transpacific Voyage on Solar Cat

By Peter Janssen on May 30, 2021 Cruising Life

A Russian adventurer plans to become the first person to cruise solo across the Pacific on a solar-powered catamaran, starting in December. The 9,000-mile trip will take about three months. Fedor Konyukhov, a Russian priest and balloonist, is no stranger to long ocean voyages. He has completed four circumnavigations and was the first person to row solo across the Southern Ocean, from New Zealand to Chile. Now he will be on NOVA, a 36-foot-long cat with a 23-foot beam, going from Chile to Australia. NOVA has two electric motors powered by 710 square feet of solar cells on the deck…

Arksen Building 3 New Explorer Yachts

By Peter Janssen on May 30, 2021 Boat Reviews, Cruising Life

Arksen, the innovative British builder, just announced that it’s planning three new explorer-type yachts, the Arksen 45, 65, and 85. The 45, pictured above, will be launched later this year. The 85 is scheduled for next spring, and the 65 will be launched sometime after that. The 45 is designed as a go-anywhere, off-the-grid cruiser that can function as an explorer, a chase boat, a dive boat, whatever. It is being built in the UK, with a composite hull with foam-filled D-tube fendering all around in partnership with Ring Powercraft, which specializes in RIBs and fast sport boats. The Arksen…

Brooklin Boat Yard Building Fast 32 Express Cruiser

By Peter Janssen on May 26, 2021 Boat Reviews, Cruising Life

Way Down East, the Brooklin Boat Yard, in Brooklin, Maine, is building a new BBY 32 Express Cruiser that’s going to be one of the fastest boats up there. Indeed, the yard says the new BBY 32 will hit a top speed of 50 knots, driven by two electronically controlled 250-hp Mercury outboards. The new BBY 32 was designed by the yard’s in-house design team for a client. The yard is owned by its employees. The new 32 has a V-berth below, plus a full head (with a hot shower) and air conditioning. A settee is to port, opposite the…

GetMyBoat, the “Airbnb for Boats,” Takes Off

By Peter Janssen on May 26, 2021 Cruising Life

Even before the pandemic, GetMyBoat, founded in 2013, was gaining in popularity. Often called the “Airbnb for Boats,” GetMyBoat skyrocketed in the past year; it now expects to handle more than one million boat rentals this year. Here’s the story from Business Insider: Boat sales skyrocketed during COVID-19 while other forms of leisure travel like international flights and cruises stayed docked. One startup, GetMyBoat — the self-titled “Airbnb of boats” — is riding that wave of high demand and says it’s seen a massive increase in rental bookings ahead of a projected summer travel boom in 2021. The company first started in…

Lazzara Launches First UHV 87 with Lots of Room

By Peter Janssen on May 25, 2021 Boat Reviews, Cruising Life

Lazzara just launched its new UHV 87, the first in its Ultra-High-Volume series. It doesn’t look like most other cruising yachts, but that’s the point. Lazzara says the UHV 87 has the largest gross tonnage in its class, and it’s designed to have more interior volume than other yachts. And all that room is built to superyacht standards, according to the company. The UHV 87 has four staterooms below, plus two for crew, and they have enough room to rival a much larger yacht. But what’s really unusual comes up top. The Sky Lounge is built for luxurious living and…

MAN Building Hybrid Diesel-Electric Engine System

By Peter Janssen on May 25, 2021 Cruising Life, Engine Room

MAN, the major German engine builder, just announced that it’s developing a new hybrid engine system, called the Smart Hybrid Experience. The new system combines conventional diesel and electric modes, as well as providing another mode with zero emissions at anchor. The new system is designed around the way you want to cruise, and it can be customized to focus on performance, comfort and efficiency. The different modes include battery-electric, diesel-electric, cross-over, hotel, and boost. Several driving and operating profiles can be set up, depending on the owner’s wishes. An efficient, economical mode can be used to boost the range,…

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