Our story
Independent coverage from the boating world
Boat Updates exists because the boating world changes faster than the glossy magazines can cover it. Electric drivetrains are redrawing the market, electronics that once cost thousands now cost hundreds, and the rules that govern our waters shift every season. We follow it all so you can spend your time on the water, not on forums.
We're readers first: sailors, anglers, and weekend cruisers who wanted one reliable place for what's new, what works, and what's coming next.
Reported, not rehashed
Every story starts with the people building, selling, regulating, and living on the water. If we didn't verify it, we don't print it.
Field-tested gear
We buy, borrow, and abuse the equipment we cover. Reviews come from real passages in real weather, never from a press kit.
Sailor-first advice
No showroom gloss. When a trend deserves skepticism or an anchorage has gotten too crowded, we say so plainly.
Founder
Jake Harris
Jake founded Boat Updates after years in the social media marketing business, where he helped celebrities and brands grow their reach. He built Boat Updates to bring that experience to the boating world — keeping readers current on the industry and pairing manufacturers and charter companies with handpicked, high-reach creators.
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