October 1, 2020
It may be small, but it’s tough. The ResQLink PLB Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a GPS-enabled rescue beacon that’s suited for outdoor adventures of all sizes (think: everything from hiking and cycling to hunting and fishing). Should you run into an unexpected situation, the ResQLink PLB will relay your location to a network of search and rescue satellites. PLBs have helped save thousands of people’s lives.
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The Transformative Benefits of a Gyro Stabilization System for Your Boat: The difference is amazing! By Andy Adams It was just 17 years ago that Seakeeper introduced their first gyro stabilizer system to the recreational boat market. Seakeeper alone has now sold thousands of units, and several other brands have entered the market. It’s no…
The boater’s Santa wish December 4, 2025 Sirius Signal, a world leader in marine safety distress signal innovation and manufacturing, announced today the introduction of the MK-1001 marine safety kit for boaters. The kit provides easy access to a variety of items important to all boaters’ safety. “We saw great interest in our choice to…
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September 25, 2025 Mustang Survival’s innovation hub in Vancouver was established in 1989. The Waterlife Studio (originally M.E.T.A. Research) was built as our research and development division, complete with a manufacturing center, innovative prototyping facilities, a science lab to study human physiology and materials, and a pool to test gear in real-life scenarios. Over the…
Aug 28, 2025 This PFD is for your best friend. The cape-style design has four adjustment points to ensure a secure fit on every dog. Constructed to support the pup’s natural swim angle and provide maximum mobility, most of the buoyancy is under their neck and chest. USCG-approved fabrics, including durable Cordura on the belly…
June 12, 2025 by Marc Robic Asked if I would look and use the Savvy Navvy navigation app and share my impressions, I was curious enough to do a little background research before accepting. From the onset, the reviews I read were not that great with many negative comments. Being in software most of my…
By Andy Adams
Up to this point, I feel that most electric boats have not been very exciting. The motors have been mainly small portable models for dinghies. There are some high-horsepower motors available, but they look like regular outboard motors to be used on conventional boats. Until now, there hasn’t been an electric boat that really makes a statement. Enter the ENVGO NV1.
Story and photos by Jennifer M. Smith
We’d been north before on a short two-week cruise. At the time, we were unprepared for the isolation, the lack of cell phone coverage, and the spotty VHF reception. Since then we’ve repowered, installed Starlink, and retired from work. Now, with confidence in our engine and our connectivity and more time to sail, we were Superior-ready.
