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The Unexpected Circumnavigation, Part 1, now is available at Lulu.com.
Circumnavigate with Kosmos—in four volumes
The round-the-world adventure by Christi and Eric Grab aboard the Nordhavn 43 Kosmos will be the subject of four print-on-demand books authored by Christi Grab. The first volume covers the voyage from San Diego to Australia. READ MORE . . .

Five orders for the Krogen 52 were received within 10 days of the new model's introduction.
Kadey-Krogen unveils an all-new Krogen 52
Ten years after introducing the Krogen 58, Kadey-Krogen Yachts has unveiled a smaller sister ship, the Krogen 52, which offers many of the same design elements with its raised pilothouse and spacious living areas. Tooling for the all-new model will be completed by the fall at Asia Harbor Yacht Builders in Taiwan, with the first hull arriving in the United States in mid-2011. PRESS RELEASE . . .

Larry Briggs took Champion around the world in 1977-80.
First trawler yacht to circumnavigate for sale
Champion, the 52-foot custom design by William Lapworth that was the first trawler yacht to circumnavigate the world, is for sale in the Chesapeake. Larry Briggs, who went on the voyage around the world three more times in other powerboats, had Champion built in 1959 and took her around in 1977-80. SEE THE LISTING . . .

On the final morning of Nordhavn Atlantic Rally 2004, as the fleet approached Gibraltar, Mother Nature asserted herself with a gale on the nose. This dramatic photo of Uno Mas, a Nordhavn 40, was taken by Ken Williams aboard his Nordhavn 62 Sans Souci.
Top trawler story of the decade
When we look back over the last 10 years, the Nordhavn Atlantic Rally in 2004 jumps out as the biggest trawler news story of the past decade. It had everything: adventure, human interest, an element of risk, humor, mechanical issues, travel, great fun—all the elements that make trawlering so special. READ MORE . . .

A cutaway drawing makes it easy to see how the interior of a yacht is arranged.
Aventure shows the way
Why don't all boatbuilders use cutaway drawings to show off interiors to prospective customers? In this age of computer-aided design, it's relatively easy to do, as illustrated by Aventure Power Catamaran with its new Passagemaker 50. Click on the image for a larger view. READ MORE . . .

The crew of the Nordhavn 57 Bagan takes a close look at icebergs south of Disko Bay, Greenland, while Sprague Theobald captures footage for his upcoming documentary.
Bagan transits the Northwest Passage
Filmmaker Sprague Theobald has completed a five-month voyage from Newport, Rhode Island, to Seattle that saw Bagan, his Nordhavn 57, transit the treacherous Northwest Passage across the top of the Americas. READ MORE . . .

Porsche powercat to cost $38 million
A client, who is either a billionaire or at least a multi-millionaire, asked Royal Falcon Fleet to design and build a "spacecraft on the water." The result is an innovative 135-foot/41-meter power catamaran designed by Porsche Design Group scheduled to launch in 2010. READ MORE . . .

Loopers on the Crawl at the 2008 AGLCA rendezvous.
Crawl with Loopers at AGLCA rendezvous
America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association will hold its ever-popular annual fall rendezvous and reunion October 25-28, 2009, at Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville, Alabama. The festivities, presentations and workshops will include the Looper Crawl when AGLCA members open their boats to rendezvous registrants. READ MORE . . .
 

Watch the trailer for the film Sprague Theobald plans to make.
Nordhavn 57 takes on Northwest Passage
The owner of a Nordhavn 57, who happens to be an award-winning documentary producer, plans to depart from Rhode Island in June 2009 to begin an attempt on the fabled Northwest Passage across the top of the western hemisphere. READ MORE . . .

Jill and Rudy Sechez prepare to launch Briney Bug and start cruising.
Briney Bug takes simplicity to the max
No radio, no telephone and no insurance—and that only begins to tell the story of Briney Bug, a 34-foot, 42-horsepower troller yacht designed and built by Rudy and Jill Sechez for under $100,000. READ MORE . . .

The first Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer under sail in Southern California.
A Nordhavn—under sail!
It's quite a sight, to see a Nordhavn sailing rather than motoring, but for Pacific Asian Enterprises it's a return to its roots. Before launching the first Nordhavn in 1989, PAE built the famed Mason line of sailboats and other sailing yachts. READ MORE . . .

Are you old enough to remember Trumpy?
Thirty-five years ago, Trumpy Yachts were among the most desirable motor boats built in the United States. The brand is making a comeback under the leadership of a former Alden Yachts executive with the grandson of the founder overseeing production.
PRESS RELEASE . . .

ActiveCaptain is the next-generation cruising guide—on your smartphone.
Kudos for ActiveCaptain
ActiveCaptain Mobile has been chosen by SAIL Magazine for its 2009 Freeman K. Pittman Award for Innovation. Jeffrey and Karen Siegel, the DeFever cruisers who created ActiveCaptain, have won a Boat Writers International award for their series of comprehensive articles on mobile phones aboard boats. Who are the Siegels and why is their mobile invention garnering acclaim? READ MORE . . .

Passagemaker rescued in Trinidad
Beebe's original Passagemaker has found a new owner in Trinidad where the old girl had languished on the hard for several years. The photo was taken on Chaguaramas Bay by John Camm of the Skookum 53 Seahorse shortly before his passing. We'll post additional photos after we can arrange a tour of the classic trawler yacht. READ MORE . . .

New design from Pat Bray
The Altima 61 Long-Range Passagemaker has been developed by Bray Yacht Design for Altima Yachts. Now, all that's needed is a buyer. PRESS RELEASE . . .

New boats to debut at Miami shows
The Krogen 55 Expedition, shown above, is one of several new trawler yachts that will make their debut at the two big shows in Miami in February, Miami International Boat Show and Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach. READ MORE . . .

Good news about fuel prices
The Energy Information Administration, provider of official energy statistics from the U.S. government, has issued a report indicating that gasoline and diesel prices probably won't rise much above their current levels for the remainder of 2009. The EIA expects that the average retail prices per gallon for the year will be $1.87 for gasoline and $2.27 for diesel. For the full report, visit the EIA site. The check on current prices, visit Cruiser's Net and click on the Fuel Prices tab.

First photo of N5601 without rigging after her arrival in Dana Point.
Nordhavn's new N56 Motorsailer
The first Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer has arrived in Dana Point, California, home of Pacific Asian Enterprises. READ MORE . . .

Kanaloa completes second circumnavigation
Heidi and Wolfgang Hass, captain and mate, respectively, of the Nordhavn 46 Kanaloa, have completed their second circumnavigation of the world under power, their third time around when a 15-year voyage under sail is counted. With the arrival of Kanaloa in Dana Point, California, the Nordhavn 46 becomes the first production powerboat to circumnavigate twice under the same owners. READ MORE . . .

Smoke billows from the Yachtsmiths International plant in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Photo by CBC.
Fire destroys Passage of Time
A 53-foot aluminum passagemaker near completion at Yachtsmiths International in Nova Scotia was destroyed by fire, started when a spark from a welder's torch ignited discarded insulation in a trash can. Alan Wagner of Tampa, Florida, owner of the yacht named Passage of Time, says he hopes to start construction again. READ MORE . . .
Dave Dumas aboard the Krogen 42 Kinship drops anchor at Marco Island to start an ongoing chain of events that has anchoring laws in Florida in turmoil.
Anchoring in Florida in turmoil
A statewide solution to Florida's patchwork of local anchoring laws still has not been found. Because of the importance of the ongoing story for everyone—resident or visitor—who boats in Florida, Trawlers & Trawlering begins a multi-part report with the initial incident in Marco Island. READ MORE . . .

Full-displacement Krogen 55 Expedition has a range of 3,000 nautical miles.
New Krogen 55 will launch late in 2008
The first Krogen 55 Expedition, for which lamination is under way, will arrive in U.S. waters late this year. The 55 refers to length on deck; overall, the passagemaker is 59 feet long. A well-equipped K55 will run about $1.9 million PRESS RELEASE . . .

Fluids analysis made easy by SeaKits.
SeaKits introduces fluid analysis kit
The first oil and coolant testing program specifically developed for the yacht and workboat owner/operator has been introduced by SeaKits.
PRESS RELEASE . . .

Island Rover cruising the Oudegracht, or "old canal," through the centre of Utrecht in the Netherlands.
Across the Atlantic in a Rosborough RF-246
Cruising the canals of Europe in their Rosborough RF-246 became a reality for a Canadian couple thanks to Dockwise Yacht Transport. After cruising the Great Lakes, the Trent-Severn, the Rideau and Erie canals, the Intracoastal Waterway, the Abacos and their home waters of Georgian Bay, this couple proves any destination is possible in any boat. SITE SEE: web.mac.com/islandrovercanada/iweb/Site/WELCOME.html and BOAT SITES

How to smuggle your boat out of jail
Captain Mike Maurice, a popular delivery skipper and prolific contributor to Trawlers & Trawlering List, has written a book that is everyman’s guide through the maze of regulations and laws governing cruising world-wide as well as boating in the U.S. READ MORE . . .
 

 

 

Even a lawyer can learn something from this new book, Captain Mike says.

Bruce Kessler twice Yachtsman of the Year
Circumnavigator Bruce Kessler has been honored by two different boating organizations as their 2007 Yachtsman of the Year. Independent of each other, the Pacific Coast Yachting Association and the Association of Santa Monica Bay Yacht Clubs bestowed the honor on Kessler who most recently served as organizer of the FUBAR Odyssey that saw 53 powerboats cruise in company to Mexico. It's the latest recognition for Kessler who in 1998 was named Passagemaker of the Year by Trawler World, Trawler & Trawlering's predecessor. READ MORE . . .

Mainship is the Peoples condo on water
John and Gloria Peoples decided to slow down and take it easy after seven years of chasing gamefish on their Luhrs 340 Sport fisher. They accomplished this by finding the best of both worlds in a Mainship 43 Pilot and plan to enjoy her to the fullest.  They can run and gun at 22 knots or go trawlering at 10 knots and enjoy the ride. The Peoples find the accommodations perfect for the both of them and the occasional visit from their children. SITE SEE: www.makaicruising.com and BOAT SITES

The British Virgin Islands are the prime charter destination in the Caribbean.
Banish the blahs of winter
If the only white stuff you want to shovel is sand this winter, then what better time than now to charter a power catamaran. A variety of warm sunny destinations are available, from bareboat to skippered, even fully crewed. READ MORE . . .

The 90-foot Wanderbird started life as a Dutch fishing trawler.
A genuine trawler in the traditional sense
Wanderbird was built in 1963 as a classic North Sea fishing trawler in Maassluis, Holland. She was launched as a beam trawler for a Dutch family and fished until 1990. READ MORE . . .

FUBAR to La Paz about to start
Fifty-three yachts are preparing to depart San Diego for La Paz, Mexico, in the first ever FUBAR Odyssey. READ MORE . . .

Follow the rally with James Kirby at Circumnavigator magazine's blog.

Earthrace, a 78-foot wave-piercing trimaran, has been dogged by problems since starting a record attempt around the world. (Photo by Jim Burkett)
Earthrace tries again
Earthrace, the leading-edge trimaran that aims to break the powerboat record for a circumnavigation of the world, is back on mission again—with a new start and finish. READ MORE . . .

You've heard of a launching. This is a sinking about to commence.
Dine with rays, sharks and fish
Normally, Trawlers & Trawlering reports on the launching of new trawler yachts. This time, we bring you news of the submerging of a new restaurant. READ MORE . . .

Sun21, a 46-foot solar-powered catamaran, is docked in Martinique after a 63-day passage from Spain.
Catamaran crosses Atlantic on sun power alone
A Swiss-made catamaran has become the first solar-powered boat to cross the Atlantic after reaching the French Caribbean island of Martinique. The Sun21 docked in Le Marin, 63 days after leaving the Spanish port of Chipiona near Cadiz. READ MORE . . .

Charis began life as a Royal Lowell lobster boat built by Bruno Stillman in 1977.
Lobster boat converted to trawler yacht
Joan and Larry Ropka’s cruising dreams are coming true with the launch of Charis, 42-foot lobster-boat hull that they converted to a liveaboard cruising yacht. It was a two-year project that lasted six years, required 18,000 hours of labor, and cost about $110,000. READ MORE . . .

Skipper Bob

Nordhavn motorsailer under construction

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What a circumnavigation of the world!

Beebe's famed Passagemaker for sale

Idlewild steams nonstop for 4,495 miles

Deckhouse N47 new from Great Harbour

Trawler yacht transits Northwest Passage

No stopping Trane as Island Pilot launches

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