Talking Wooden Boats with Fitzke Boatworks
January 10, 2024
Kevin Fitzke’s obsession with the 1920s makes for a modern twist on the Gentleman racer.
Kevin Fitzke’s obsession with the 1920s makes for a modern twist on the Gentleman racer.
An interview with Blake Sufferling and Peter Glaeser of Courser Racing, two veterans who plan to help other veterans by rowing across the Pacific Ocean.
Senior Editor Chris Dixon sits down with Jesse Hofmeister, aka “Captain Retriever”. Hofmeister, a longtime captain with TowBoatUS has gone viral with videos of his harrowing rescues of boats during fires, storms and runaway episodes.
For many, becoming the owner of a boat-building company is the culmination of a life’s work. But for Radenko Milakovich, the path towards owning J Craft was as unconventional as he is. Learn how a chance encounter in Port Hercules spawned love at first sight and a whole new adventure.
Senior Editor Chris Dixon travels down to Pompano Beach for a wide-ranging conversation with Roy Merritt on building boats, the family legacy of a hundred-year-old business and a just a few famous clients.
Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding flips the mic on Senior Editor Chris Dixon who recounts his unorthodox path to working with Jimmy Buffett and the lasting legacy his friend leaves behind.
After 30 years, Mike Borrelli and his scrappy startup are among the most sought-after restorers in the business.
Captain Chrissy saves lives escaping Lahaina Harbor during Maui fires.
“Lost in the Stream” author Johnny Savage shares how he survived a rogue wave and looks to inspire others.
The last decade has ushered in countless innovations and trends that have changed our pastime as we know it. Dan sits down with one of boating’s biggest pioneers, President of Volvo Penta Marine Johan Inden. They discuss everything from hybrid propulsion to swimming manta ray-shaped robots that could swim up and charge your boat using underwater current and so much more.
At Freeman Boatworks, marketing director Scott Cothran spins yarns to Chris Dixon on building for Jimmy Buffett, a new 28-footer and how internet trolling led to a dream job.
Michael Rybovich on boats, family and why he feels like the luckiest man alive.
Dan decides to mix things up this year and recruit some help with spring boat chores. On the day in question, he ended up with more than he bargained for: 5 employees between the ages of 10 and 16. As expected, calamity ensues, and lessons were learned.
No one has filmed more world record waves than surf photographer Rob Brown. Chris Dixon profiles Brown during a journey to the infamous Cortes Bank with the crew from HBO’s 100 Foot Wave.
Capt. Jeff shares the journey of how his family boating app became famous overnight.
Kevin Fitzke’s obsession with the 1920s makes for a modern twist on the Gentleman racer.
An interview with Blake Sufferling and Peter Glaeser of Courser Racing, two veterans who plan to help other veterans by rowing across the Pacific Ocean.
Senior Editor Chris Dixon sits down with Jesse Hofmeister, aka “Captain Retriever”. Hofmeister, a longtime captain with TowBoatUS has gone viral with videos of his harrowing rescues of boats during fires, storms and runaway episodes.
For many, becoming the owner of a boat-building company is the culmination of a life’s work. But for Radenko Milakovich, the path towards owning J Craft was as unconventional as he is. Learn how a chance encounter in Port Hercules spawned love at first sight and a whole new adventure.
Senior Editor Chris Dixon travels down to Pompano Beach for a wide-ranging conversation with Roy Merritt on building boats, the family legacy of a hundred-year-old business and a just a few famous clients.
Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding flips the mic on Senior Editor Chris Dixon who recounts his unorthodox path to working with Jimmy Buffett and the lasting legacy his friend leaves behind.
After 30 years, Mike Borrelli and his scrappy startup are among the most sought-after restorers in the business.
Captain Chrissy saves lives escaping Lahaina Harbor during Maui fires.
“Lost in the Stream” author Johnny Savage shares how he survived a rogue wave and looks to inspire others.
The last decade has ushered in countless innovations and trends that have changed our pastime as we know it. Dan sits down with one of boating’s biggest pioneers, President of Volvo Penta Marine Johan Inden. They discuss everything from hybrid propulsion to swimming manta ray-shaped robots that could swim up and charge your boat using underwater current and so much more.
At Freeman Boatworks, marketing director Scott Cothran spins yarns to Chris Dixon on building for Jimmy Buffett, a new 28-footer and how internet trolling led to a dream job.
Michael Rybovich on boats, family and why he feels like the luckiest man alive.
Dan decides to mix things up this year and recruit some help with spring boat chores. On the day in question, he ended up with more than he bargained for: 5 employees between the ages of 10 and 16. As expected, calamity ensues, and lessons were learned.
No one has filmed more world record waves than surf photographer Rob Brown. Chris Dixon profiles Brown during a journey to the infamous Cortes Bank with the crew from HBO’s 100 Foot Wave.
Capt. Jeff shares the journey of how his family boating app became famous overnight.
