The earliest known inhabitants of the Pacific crafted eyeless hooks from bone and shell with impressive elegance and ingenuity. A variation of the primitive methods employed in lashing hooks to line, the snell knot is widely favored across global fisheries. Creative anglers keen on advancing their collection of skills continue to perfect the craft with the latest iterations preventing tackle failure at traditional breaking points.
Check it out! Enjoy our annual build report showcase of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders. Michael Rybovich & Sons is the fifteenth of 22 boat builders featured. Stay tuned!
Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.
Amid the age of immediate gratification fostered through blistered fingertips navigating smartphone apps, self-checkouts and next-day deliveries, some things simply cannot be rushed. From master shipwrights working in massive facilities to those covered in dust emerging from makeshift sheds, the expertly crafted sportfish yacht is an amazing pedigree. What follows is a selection of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders.
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Hull #6 III Amigos
Hull #7
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Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, Jan. 26, 2022—To increase fishery sustainability and strengthen fisher engagement in fisheries management processes, SFP is undertaking new approaches to support their new small-scale fisheries initiative in some of the world’s largest artisanal fisheries. In the Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO), one of the most productive dolphinfish (Mahi-mahi) regions globally, most of the dolphinfish production comes directly from small-scale or artisanal fisheries representing a crucial source of income and livelihoods for fishing communities. However, there are critical gaps in knowledge about dolphinfish and the EPO fishery, inconsistent management measures across the EPO, and limited engagement with artisanal fishers in the decision-making process for management of the fishery.
By Captain John Crupi
It doesn’t make a difference whether you need one or ten crew, the difficulties surrounding finding and keeping them are the same. Where do you start the search, how do you know which one to choose, what makes them stick around for the long term?
Stuart Sailfish Club, Jan. 25, 2022—In memory of Patrick Price, who passed away last year, the Stuart Sailfish Club has announced the sinking of the Spirit of Palm Beach and Last One vessels. The operation will be tentatively scheduled for sinking on February 4th and February 5th (weather permitting). The tugboats will commence out of the St. Lucie Inlet if anyone would like to be part of the celebration.
Check it out! Enjoy our annual build report showcase of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders. Hatteras Yachts is the fifteenth of 22 boat builders featured. Stay tuned!
Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.
Amid the age of immediate gratification fostered through blistered fingertips navigating smartphone apps, self-checkouts and next-day deliveries, some things simply cannot be rushed. From master shipwrights working in massive facilities to those covered in dust emerging from makeshift sheds, the expertly crafted sportfish yacht is an amazing pedigree. What follows is a selection of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders.
War Bird
Notes: War Bird features additional twin fuel tanks beneath the cockpit sole in lieu of standard in deck fishboxes.
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Left to right: Aaron Rosenburg, Thomas Key, Tonya Love-Cheatham, Kelly Kirkpatrick, Boat Captain Jon Meade, Molly Fleming, Serena Wilson and Jason Popovich. Photo Leonard Bryant
Team Showtime! with Capt. Tonya Love-Cheatham took first at the 2022 Gold Cup Fishing Tournament followed by team Seven and Tami Ann.
Virginia Beach, VA—Success can come in many forms, but in the world of yacht sales, the most successful people are known for their competitive spirit, relentless drive, unyielding integrity, and passion for the industry. These brokers live the boating lifestyle and work to help their customers do the same. They share their knowledge and expertise with their clients and help them to make the best decisions regardless of their personal gain. Although many brokers succeed in this business, there are certain types of people who perennially rise to the top and become icons in our industry. Bluewater Yacht Sales is proud to work with quite a few of these individuals, and the company recently had the honor of recognizing them publicly at their Annual Awards Ceremony in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
West Palm Beach, Florida/Dallas, Texas—In partnership with Allen Exploration, Fly Zone Fishing has announced that it will be producing the second annual Walker’s Cay Invitational, slated for May 18-21, 2022, in Walker’s Cay, located in the northern Bahamas. [Read more…]
Viking Yacht Company, Jan. 14, 2022—Great things happen at the Viking Yacht Company every day. Last Friday was particularly special – another milestone, in fact. The Viking Plant Engineering Department pulled the mold that will soon be used to build the hull of Viking’s new flagship – the Viking 90.
