Mad Mariner™ is a world-class boating magazine, filled with fantastic journeys, dream boats, expert advice and honest reviews. But this journal arrives on your desktop, not your doorstep - and it shows up every single day.
Our site was created by veteran journalists at some very large newspapers, who have been around boats - both power and sail - for decades. All wanted more than they were getting from monthly magazines - more depth, more unbiased information and simply more to read. The result is MadMariner.com, an independent source of solid information that greets each new sunrise with a brand new story.
Mad Mariner offers you full-length journalism, honest reviews of boats and equipment and an archive that allows you to research topics on demand. The site's forums give you access to experts on all marine systems, from anchor to engine. Its blogs take you to fascinating places, whether it is out on the water with veteran cruisers or into the shop of a first-time boat builder. Mad Mariner is the modern equivalent of a dockside chat, where you can share stories, nurture dreams and ask questions - and this dock extends around the globe.
Petula Dvorak
Who Reads Mad Mariner?
Mad Mariner is a fan of the recreational captain in all forms, and it takes an inclusive approach to readers. The site does not target a narrow niche, as many print magazines do. Instead, our "market" is a mindset: the person who loves to think, talk and study boats and seamanship.
Men and women. Sail and power. Cruisers and racers. Mono-hulls and multi-hulls. Even members of the industry are welcome here as fellow boaters (but we ask them to identify their affiliation). All will find valuable information and a community that encourages members to help each other. This is not a site that offers something for everyone; it is a site that takes something from everyone.
Who Writes Mad Mariner?
Most stories are produced by seasoned marine writers who have spent decades operating boats of all sizes and have years of journalism experience.
Their work has appeared in well-known boating publications such as Power and Motoryacht, PassageMaker, Yachting, Cruising World, Motor Boating, Sea and Good Old Boat, as well as mainstream news organizations like Newsweek and the Washington Post. The Executive Editor is Glen Justice, a lifetime boater and a reporter with 18 years of experience, formerly on staff at The New York Times.
Mad Mariner also works with writers who are new to the water, allowing them to chronicle their experiences for the first time with fresh eyes that bring new perspectives. Together, Mad Mariner's editorial staff offers a variety of realistic perspectives on boating.
Who Runs Mad Mariner?
MadMariner.com is operated by Mad Mariner LLC, a family-owned company headquartered in Washington D.C. The site receives revenue from both subscriptions and advertising, which allows it to remain affordable and independent.
Subscription costs are kept moderate - less than lunch for two - and all are invited to try the site free of charge before they sign up. Advertisers are welcome members of our community, but have no influence over editorial content.
Mad Mariner is not affiliated with any other company and it carries no agenda other than to deliver you fair and accurate information. By extension, our staff adheres to the highest ethical standards when it comes to editorial content, advertising and privacy.
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