The Formula 360 Super Sport Crossover is a 36-foot luxury performance dayboat that combines an open-bow layout with a full-width coupe top and overnight accommodations, according to Formula Boats. Spanning a length of 36 feet with an 11-foot, 3-inch beam, the new model expands the Super Sport Crossover fleet to five models, joining the 380, … Read more
Ebola Response Protocols Tightened as DRC Authorities Intercept Passenger Vessel Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) intercepted a passenger boat 65 kilometers outside of Kinshasa following the death of a former passenger suspected of having Ebola. According to Health Minister Roger Kamba, the vessel originated from Tshopo province, an area currently … Read more
Two boats carrying more than 500 Rohingya asylum seekers disappeared in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Myanmar in late June and early July, bringing the regional death toll of lost refugees to more than 800 this year, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The ongoing tragedies push maritime mortality … Read more
Modern superyacht design is shifting away from purely aesthetic silhouettes toward highly functional, personalized spaces that prioritize health, connectivity, and sustainability. According to Bart Bouwhuis and Marnix Hoekstra, co-creative directors at the naval architecture firm Vripack, owners are increasingly treating these vessels as multi-purpose environments that accommodate intensive fitness regimes and full-time remote work. How … Read more
A Mannum woman has been sentenced to more than two years in prison following a boat collision on the River Murray that left a young swimmer with life-threatening injuries. Amy Lohf, 44, pleaded guilty to an aggravated count of causing serious harm by dangerous driving after the incident on January 26 of last year. District … Read more
The New Era of Collaborative Competition: A Shift in Sailing Strategy For decades, the America’s Cup was defined by extreme secrecy. Teams operated in “silos,” guarding their design secrets with military-grade precision. However, the recent emergence of Team Australia’s “innovative partnership” with Emirates Team New Zealand signals a seismic shift in how the world’s most … Read more
The Hormuz Gamble: Why Energy Security is the Recent Global Flashpoint The Strait of Hormuz is more than just a waterway; It’s the world’s most critical energy artery. When gunboats open fire on tankers and blockades are threatened, the ripple effects are felt instantly from the gas stations of Ohio to the industrial hubs of … Read more
Precision Engineering: The Evolution of Foil Flow The pursuit of speed in the America’s Cup is increasingly a game of millimeters. Recent testing by Emirates Team New Zealand on their AC75, Taihoro, highlights a shift toward hyper-specific foil adjustments to optimize water flow. View this post on Instagram about America, Emirates Team New Zealand From … Read more
Sailing into the Future: How Advanced Weather Technology is Transforming the Sport The world of sailing is undergoing a quiet revolution, driven by advancements in marine weather forecasting and data analysis. No longer reliant solely on traditional methods, modern sailors are leveraging sophisticated tools like those offered by PredictWind to enhance safety, optimize performance, and … Read more
Breaking Waves: How the Auckland Boat Show’s ‘Women in Marine’ Event Signals a Shift in the Industry The 25th Auckland Boat Show is set to make waves – and not just on the water. This year’s event will kick off with the inaugural ‘Women in Marine’ event, a dedicated initiative designed to foster diversity, connection, … Read more