Like most coastal rivers in New England, the Niantic River has its share of charms and challenges. Among the latter are the presence of harmful bacteria and an overabundance of nitrogen and phosphorous, both of which spark algae blooms...

The goal of National Marina Day is to show the public what the marina experience is all about. From hosting fishing tournaments to providing boating access to supporting environmental efforts, marinas play a major role in many people’s ability...

Hobie has introduced the lightweight, compact Mirage Pro Angler 12. At 120 pounds fully rigged, the 12’ long, 36” wide, hull sports a 500-pound weight capacity and numerous fishing and comfort features. Mirage Pro Angler 12 Highlights: MirageDrive pedal...

Hobie Cat’s new Mirage Revolution 11 was unveiled last month at the International Convention of American Sportfishing Trade show in Las Vegas, where it received the New Product Showcase Best of Show award in the Boat Category. The Mirage...

Hobie’s new Odyssey is a versatile, family-oriented kayak that is designed to accommodate 2 paddlers, but is easily adapted for solo paddling using the molded-in center-seat position. The center-seat area can also be used to tote along a junior...

Seasons greetings! Dave and I are hoping you are enjoying the holidays and have survived the big Nor’easter (or “Wintercane”, as one Boston weatherman has termed it). All this week we’ll be taking a look at some of the...

The Mirage Oasis is the latest pedal-drive kayak from Hobie, and features the company’s leg-powered Mirage Drive system (it can also be paddled). A major benefit of the new design is that it can serve as both a tandem...

Hobie’s new Mirage Tandem Island is a combination kayak and trimaran that offers superior stability and versatility. The Tandem Island features a central, open seating area (actually a 2-person sit-on-top kayak) with twin pedal MirageDrives and inflatable lumbar supports....