Eric Colby

Maine

Senior Editor at Trade Only Today

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Profile: Billy Moore-The Gentleman Professional

1 month ago | speedonthewater.com | Eric Colby

Nineteen-year-old Billy Moore strapped into the driver’s seat of an offshore raceboat for the first time in competition in the 1996 season-opener in Key West, Fla. Alongside in the enclosed cockpit of the 46-foot Skater catamaran powered by four 1,000-hp Mercury Racing engines was legendary throttleman Bobby Moore, who happened to be his father. The two had logged countless hours testing boats, but on race day, Billy saw a different side of his usually low-key dad.
Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup to Welcome 10 Collegiate Sailing Teams in March

1 month ago | thelog.com | Eric Colby

The 16th annual Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup will take place March 7 through 9 at the Los Angeles Yacht Club (LAYC). California State University Maritime Academy will host nine other collegiate sailing teams from around the country, including the defending champions from the Maine Maritime Academy. “We consider ourselves one of the premier intercollegiate regattas,” said Tom Trujillo, Principal Race Officer and Staff Commodore at the Los Angeles Yacht Club.
Taking a Position on GPS

1 month ago | thelog.com | Eric Colby

Most modern boaters know GPS as being one function in a multifunction display or a fishfinder. Long before there were touchscreen displays that can control almost anything on a boat, there were portable and installed Global Positioning System units that captains used to navigate and keep an eye on their location in the middle of the ocean. Today, there are still standalone GPS units that a boater can buy and they supply more information than most people realize. You just need to know where to look.
Organizers Investigate Vessel Abandonments in 2024 Bermuda Race

2 months ago | oceannavigator.com | Eric Colby

After three sailboats were abandoned during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return trip, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee has partnered with US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America to conduct an in-depth safety review. The goal was to gather facts, analyze the incidents and make recommendations that will contribute to safer offshore sailing races.
New Gear Introduced at Miami Boat Show

2 months ago | oceannavigator.com | Eric Colby

The Yamaha Marine U.S. Business Unit introduced a wireless remote control for its Helm Master EX boat control system at the Miami International Boat Show in February. While outboard motors may not be the power of choice for long-range cruising, the wireless control is a signal of things to come for boat operation. The Yamaha Wireless Control System includes all Helm Master EX joystick functionality plus autopilot control and man-overboard functions.
Galley Upgrades Enhance Your Boat’s Versatility

2 months ago | thelog.com | Eric Colby

The more comforts of home you can bring aboard your boat, the more likely it is that your finicky family members will want to join you on your next voyage. In this article, we’ll focus on the galley with upgrades ranging from converting an ice box to a refrigerator or freezer, adding Dri-Dek Panel flooring underfoot and in other areas, improving ventilation, and an easy way to add countertop space. Keeping it CoolPick a boat size and it’s likely that someone will be wishing for more cold storage.
TECH TIP: Why You Should Consider a Chartplotter

2 months ago | thelog.com | Eric Colby

Ken Englert is the president of Maritime Communications, a Marina del Rey-based marine electronics dealership that’s been in business for more than 50 years. He’s seen all the advances that have been made in marine electronics and is an ardent proponent of having a chartplotter aboard any boat that heads out into the Pacific Ocean. Today’s chartplotters are so easy to use that even if you’re a novice, you can plot a course with two taps on a screen.
Julian Maldonado-Offshore Racing’s Stealth Fighter

2 months ago | speedonthewater.com | Eric Colby

When hurricanes forced the cancelation of the last two races of the American Power Boat Association’s season, many national championships were decided. One was in the Super Stock class where owner/driver Reese Langheim and throttleman Julian Maldonado claimed the honors in the 32-foot Victory, Jackhammer. Multi-time world and national champion Julian Maldonado (center) doesn’t say much, preferring to let his throttling talk for him. Photos by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.
U.S. Sailing Names 2024 Community Sailing Award Winners

2 months ago | oceannavigator.com | Eric Colby

US Sailing has announced the winners of the 2024 Community Sailing Awards. They were presented during a ceremony at the Sailing Leadership Forum in Coronado, Calif., on Feb. 9. “These awards honor exceptional individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to fostering community sailing programs and expanding access to the sport,” US Sailing said in a statement.
US Sailing Names 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year

2 months ago | oceannavigator.com | Eric Colby

US Sailing has announced the winners of the 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. Ian Barrows and Hans Henken are the yachtsmen of the year and Cole Brauer is the yachtswoman of the year. The awards acknowledge their accomplishments in sailing during the past year. The winners were honored on Feb. 6 during the US Sailing Awards Ceremony at the 2025 US Sailing Leadership Forum in Coronado, Calif.