Jeff Hemmel

1 month ago | watercraftjournal.com | Jessica Waters |Jeff Hemmel

Spring fever is gonna getcha – just like with bikers, the first warm and sunny days of spring – even when you know it’s a false spring, with several weeks of pending chill left in the forecast – bring PWC riders out from hibernation. Ski covers come off, spring maintenance checklists come out, and people begin planning for that first ride of the season.

1 month ago | boatingmag.com | Jeff Hemmel

OverviewWith its ability to cruise, fish, dive, entertain and even overnight, it's tempting to dub Regal's 43 SAV the proverbial "jack of all trades," but that would imply it's also a master of none. On the contrary, I found this Sport-Activity Vessel one of the most well-thought-out, well-executed boats I've tested to date. From the intuitive flow of its layout to an abundance of features and design, Regal seems to have thought of nearly everything-and for everyone who comes aboard.

2 months ago | boatingmag.com | Jeff Hemmel

OverviewMultipurpose crossover boats are enjoying their time in the sun, mixing sporty performance with the ability to do everything from fishing, diving, and towing watersports to cruising, entertaining, and even comfortably overnighting. Some boats drop a ball in this juggling act, but Solara's 310 Sport Coupe pulls it off with aplomb.

Jul 3, 2024 | wakeboardingmag.com | Jeff Hemmel

Wakeboard bindings were once little more than a metal plate, minimal thickness of foam, and a rubbery strap to rein in your heel. Today there are a wide variety of supportive, boot-style binding choices on the market. Here are three aimed at beginner to expert riders. The Wrap: Designed to accommodate a variety of foot sizes yet still offer some degree of support, open-toe bindings such as the Remix are ideal when sharing a board among family and friends.

May 16, 2024 | wakeboardingmag.com | Jeff Hemmel

Like a lot of aspiring watersports athletes, Brian Grubb traded water skis for a wakeboard in the late ’90s, but it was a picture of a pro riding skateboard-style that would prompt him to trade bindings for sneakers and grip tape. Grubb would go on to be a driving force behind the burgeoning sport of wakeskating, capturing National and World Championships in his rookie year on tour and forging a career that would last for decades.