Unknown History of the Fort Lauderdale River City
October 25, 2024
To some people, it’s the “Venice of America.” To others, the “Yachting Capital of the World.” And to a few, it’s still “Where the Boys
To some people, it’s the “Venice of America.” To others, the “Yachting Capital of the World.” And to a few, it’s still “Where the Boys
Perfect proportions, an elegant sheer and a confident presence just the right side of regal: Marala could only have come from a handful of yards, and your first guess will probably be right.
Origins of the ‘racing stripe’ How a president, talented industrial designers and service leaders created the modern Coast Guard’s brand identity By William H. Thiesen,
The real story of the sinking of the Wolf of Wall Street’s yacht In 2000, Doug Hoogs interviewed Capt. Mark Elliott about the sinking of
A nautical restoration job for the ages reached a milestone Sunday with the launch of the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut.
Looking for something to do? Check out two interesting events coming soon, one aboard the ex-Presidential yacht Potomac in California and one in the Florida Keys celebrating vintage transportation.
During World War II, the U.S. Coast Guard asked these yachtsmen and fishermen to “arm” their civilian vessels and guard the East Coast against German U-boats. The threat and the danger were high, but somehow this story has been lost to the annals of history.
Riva is celebrating its 170-year legacy with a beautiful look back at the lives these boats have touched and the impact they’ve had both on the industry and the culture over that time. Below is an excerpt from the commemorative book the company released this year.
This is no myth. The next Riva to set the tone for years to come will be a 27-knot, 122-foot aluminum planing yacht, and it will be built in Ancona, Italy, at the CRN shipyard.
To celebrate its first decade of business in Poland, Sunreef found and President, Frenchman Francis Lapp, invited Lech Wałęsa, Poland’s former president, to help promote Polish shipbuilding know–how and in particular, Sunreef Yachts.
To some people, it’s the “Venice of America.” To others, the “Yachting Capital of the World.” And to a few, it’s still “Where the Boys
Perfect proportions, an elegant sheer and a confident presence just the right side of regal: Marala could only have come from a handful of yards, and your first guess will probably be right.
Origins of the ‘racing stripe’ How a president, talented industrial designers and service leaders created the modern Coast Guard’s brand identity By William H. Thiesen,
The real story of the sinking of the Wolf of Wall Street’s yacht In 2000, Doug Hoogs interviewed Capt. Mark Elliott about the sinking of
A nautical restoration job for the ages reached a milestone Sunday with the launch of the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut.
Looking for something to do? Check out two interesting events coming soon, one aboard the ex-Presidential yacht Potomac in California and one in the Florida Keys celebrating vintage transportation.
During World War II, the U.S. Coast Guard asked these yachtsmen and fishermen to “arm” their civilian vessels and guard the East Coast against German U-boats. The threat and the danger were high, but somehow this story has been lost to the annals of history.
Riva is celebrating its 170-year legacy with a beautiful look back at the lives these boats have touched and the impact they’ve had both on the industry and the culture over that time. Below is an excerpt from the commemorative book the company released this year.
This is no myth. The next Riva to set the tone for years to come will be a 27-knot, 122-foot aluminum planing yacht, and it will be built in Ancona, Italy, at the CRN shipyard.
To celebrate its first decade of business in Poland, Sunreef found and President, Frenchman Francis Lapp, invited Lech Wałęsa, Poland’s former president, to help promote Polish shipbuilding know–how and in particular, Sunreef Yachts.
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