The infamous Thunderbird launching and landing a Saturday cruise during its 71st birthday month. Built for George Whittell, Designed by John L. Hacker, built by Huskins Boat Works in Bay City, Michigan. Check out www.thunderbirdlodge.org/theboat for a worthwhile read on the boats history
After inventing the personal watercraft market 37 years ago with its original stand-up Jet Ski, Kawasaki’s single-person PWC is going extinct at the end of the year due to market demand and environmental concerns. So if you’re a thrill seeker looking to experience the ultimate visceral rush on the water than look no further than the 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski 800 SX-R as it’s the last of a dying breed, literally.
The 800 SX-R represents the final evolution of Team Green’s first 400 stand-up Jet Ski released in the early ‘70s  … More
Laird Hamilton is the 12th honorary crew member of the Puma Ocean Racing team. The legendary big wave rider will have the mission of searching for the world’s biggest rideable waves.
Hamilton will commence the exploration of the world’s monster waves during the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012. He will be joined by skipper Ken Read and the crew aboard Puma’s “Mar Mostro”  … More
The next time you’re in a car going 60 mph (97 kph), assuming it’s safe to do so, stick your head out the window. Now, imagine going this fast while riding a tiny piece of foam and plastic over about a foot of water in some windswept trench on the African Coast, while simultaneously holding onto a massive kite that wants to do nothing less than rip your arms right out of their sockets. Sound tough? Well, now consider stepping out of the car! Because that’s what it’s like when things go wrong in the ultimate speed sailing challenge. That’s right – nobody said being the fastest in the world was easy, but at least once you’ve earned the title, you’d expect your countrymen and peers in sport to cheer your incredible feat, wouldn’t you? Well, countrymen and peers?  … More