Interview with Great Looper Michael MacLeod
January 3, 2025
How I Conquered the Great Loop Twice—A 72-Year-Old’s Story
How I Conquered the Great Loop Twice—A 72-Year-Old’s Story
From humble beginnings building boats for his father in South Africa to championing Leopard and now Aquila power cats, it’s safe to call Lex Raas a cat lover. Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding sits down with Lex to discuss his life with power cats and why he thinks they’re poised to continue to grow in popularity.
During their summer cruise through New England, Tim Armand and his wife Lisa invite Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding aboard and share their experience building their “ultimate” Fleming 85.
The editors bring you behind the curtain for a look into what it was like bringing our December 2024 issue to life. Enjoy the color and characters behind the magazine heading your way.
Nearly 30 years after the then-23-year-old fisheries biologist abandoned a South African longlinger, Matt Lewis recounts his harrowing experience.
Power & Motoryacht celebrates our 100th podcast episode. Kicking things off, Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding reflects on what that milestone means to him and his team. Then Senior Editor Owen Burke chats with a couple on Lake Erie who hope to leverage their social media presence to get more young people to join them out on the water.
Fort Lauderdale is one of the country’s best-known yachting destinations but its wild history has largely been forgotten by time. Mike Smith reveals the hidden history of “Where the Boys Are.”
Dan, Chris and Owen break down our October issue and dish out the stories behind the stories that you’ll see in print. If you’ve ever wondered how a magazine comes together, this is the episode for you!
Yacht Designer and Naval Architect Bill Prince helps to set some of the record straight on a yacht sinking that has captured the world’s attention.
When Power & Motoryacht’s Senior Editor Chris Dixon embarked on restoring a classic McKee Craft skiff with his son, the two set sail into uncharted territory.
Speaking with the victim of an infamous viral whale encounter.
Lessons from a Sinking in the Newport to Bermuda Race.
From near destruction by an infamous Carolina hurricane to a trajectory that’s led to the the biggest outboard powered yacht ever built, Steve Potts has followed a fascinating and sometimes harrowing path.
Dan and Chris do a deep dive into our exciting August/September issue. From the history of Ft. Lauderdale and a behind-the-scenes tour of Formula Boats to the powerful telling of a friend’s passing by Michael Rybovich, you won’t want to miss the stories behind our stories.
Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding talks with Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer Brett Metcalf about what happens as a result of a BUI.
How I Conquered the Great Loop Twice—A 72-Year-Old’s Story
From humble beginnings building boats for his father in South Africa to championing Leopard and now Aquila power cats, it’s safe to call Lex Raas a cat lover. Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding sits down with Lex to discuss his life with power cats and why he thinks they’re poised to continue to grow in popularity.
During their summer cruise through New England, Tim Armand and his wife Lisa invite Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding aboard and share their experience building their “ultimate” Fleming 85.
The editors bring you behind the curtain for a look into what it was like bringing our December 2024 issue to life. Enjoy the color and characters behind the magazine heading your way.
Nearly 30 years after the then-23-year-old fisheries biologist abandoned a South African longlinger, Matt Lewis recounts his harrowing experience.
Power & Motoryacht celebrates our 100th podcast episode. Kicking things off, Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding reflects on what that milestone means to him and his team. Then Senior Editor Owen Burke chats with a couple on Lake Erie who hope to leverage their social media presence to get more young people to join them out on the water.
Fort Lauderdale is one of the country’s best-known yachting destinations but its wild history has largely been forgotten by time. Mike Smith reveals the hidden history of “Where the Boys Are.”
Dan, Chris and Owen break down our October issue and dish out the stories behind the stories that you’ll see in print. If you’ve ever wondered how a magazine comes together, this is the episode for you!
Yacht Designer and Naval Architect Bill Prince helps to set some of the record straight on a yacht sinking that has captured the world’s attention.
When Power & Motoryacht’s Senior Editor Chris Dixon embarked on restoring a classic McKee Craft skiff with his son, the two set sail into uncharted territory.
Speaking with the victim of an infamous viral whale encounter.
Lessons from a Sinking in the Newport to Bermuda Race.
From near destruction by an infamous Carolina hurricane to a trajectory that’s led to the the biggest outboard powered yacht ever built, Steve Potts has followed a fascinating and sometimes harrowing path.
Dan and Chris do a deep dive into our exciting August/September issue. From the history of Ft. Lauderdale and a behind-the-scenes tour of Formula Boats to the powerful telling of a friend’s passing by Michael Rybovich, you won’t want to miss the stories behind our stories.
Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding talks with Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer Brett Metcalf about what happens as a result of a BUI.
