When Will Freund pulled into marinas and anchorages along the Intracoastal Waterway this past spring and summer, his boat definitely turned some heads—and for good reason. For Will’s 1,000-mile-plus journey from Miami, Florida, to Norfolk, Virginia, he chose a Hobie Mirage Adventure Island sailing trimaran kayak. A long journey in a 16-foot boat, to be … Read more
In late July, 2021, Will Freund tied up his sailing kayak in Norfolk, Virginia, and wrapped up an incredible 3-month, 1,000-mile voyage that was years in the making. While a cruise of the Intracoastal Waterway is a fairly ordinary pursuit, Will’s journey was anything but. Not only was his boat—a 2015 Hobie Mirage Adventure Island … Read more
As the leaves start to fall in the northern climes, boaters are making their winter plans for their vessels. Whether you have a cruising sailboat, a trawler or a center console, here are five tips that you can do when winterizing your boat to lessen the impact on the environment. Give your boat a non-toxic … Read more
Three young sailors from Barbados share their thoughts on the challenges the marine environment faces in the Caribbean, including plastic pollution and habitat destruction, and why sailors are vital to conservation efforts. Francesca Johnson, Anya des Caires and Isabel Filardo are all members of the Barbados Sailing Association. These teens are as passionate about protecting … Read more
2021 was a big year for Zoe Watson, an industrious 17-year-old sailor from Venice, Florida. She graduated from high school (a year early), earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, and organized a Clean Regatta for her sailing club, the Venice Youth Boating Association. The Venetian Cup is an annual youth regatta that this year hosted … Read more
