Killer Whales Sink Sailboat in The Baltic Sea
The orcas are believed to be related to the ones who for years have been attacking and sinking boats off the Iberian peninsula.
The orcas are believed to be related to the ones who for years have been attacking and sinking boats off the Iberian peninsula.
The new inductees include Olympians, yacht designers, coaches, educators, and more.
Raised aboard schooners, the tall ship captain eventually returned to his native Nova Scotia to become a writer.
Crew rest is important. That is why taking the night watch can be a good thing.
The luxury long-range cruiser is customizable, can hit 30 knots, and has a 2,000-nautical-mile range.
Here’s what that deadrise number really says about your boat and its performance potential.
Artist Lou Bonamarte Captures Maine’s Coastal Culture
A look back at a time when sailing ships were still used to transport bulk cargo across oceans, sometimes at the peril of crews.
To go boating, we must understand the aqueous world we play on.
Larry Grobe is a fiberglass expert, having laid up fiberglass boats for 50 years and counting.
Here’s a sneak peek at 25 new models to debut this season.
The author joined a four-man crew for a 1,700-nautical-mile passage.
The 60 Open features the same open-living concept first shown on the Open 50, which seamlessly joins the salon and galley area with the pilothouse.
With its Sportster 25, one of America’s oldest builders shows that classic style is a good match for a wake-surf model.
This custom tournament sportfisherman became an icon when it was launched from a Stuart, Florida, yard in the 1980s.
The newest model from the Finnish builder is making headlines for its transformer-like qualities.
This brawny expedition vessel is a worthy flaghship for a West Coast-based builder of trawler yachts.
For an active family, downsizing to a North Pacific 28 set them on a course to boating nirvana.
Maintaining a log is an excellent cruising habit to get into.
On a trip Patagonia, the author found the best views not by on hiking trails, but from the deck of a boat.
With a storm coming, a crew member faces a dilemma. How to say no to the boat’s owner.
The sea is no place for absolutes about everything, which is why the safety community’s mantra about PFDs should be modified.
How to select the right dish and data plan for your boating needs.
Here’s what you need to know before upgrading to a high-out alternator.
Your boat is full of holes (many of them are already there). Do you have the supplies and the knowledge to stop a leak before it floods your vessel?
No bow thruster or joystick? No problem. These old-fashioned skills can help you get your boat on and off the dock smoothly
Tell us about the moment you achieved a cruising milestone, and what you learned from the experience.
A veteran captain in New Jersey says this classic build is the one boat that suits all his needs.
The builder’s newest dual console design has the luxury features of a flagship vessel, in a 34-foot package.
Almost 50 years after its debut, this model remains an icon among sailors.
The French builder designed this 33-footer specifically for the American market.
The Carter Boat Shop produced lobster boat designs that still have admiring fans today.
In The Life Line, the artist depicts the heroic rescue of a woman from a sunken ship.
There are your lights, which should be in good working order. But what about those other navigation lights out there?
Pat Mundus explains basic meteorology concepts so you can better project the wind and weather conditions you might face
Formula has been on fire the last couple of years with new models. The builder is showcasing 10 boats across two locations at this year’s Miami International Boat Show
Just about everyone is now using electronic chart plotters, but it’s wise to still keep a set of paper charts aboard
Tiara, Formula and Aquila are just some of the builders showing off new models. Viking, Regulator and other builders launched new models as well.
Channel 13, Channel 16, Sécurité, Pan-Pan, Mayday, DSC, MMSI. What are they for? Do you know how to make a distress call, and how to respond to one?
The latest design from the Greek luxury RIB builder will join three of its other models at next week’s Miami International Boat Show
The RIB builder, known for its aluminum hulls, is making a foray into glass hulls with a crossover adventure model that has inflatable tubes.
The decorated former Coast Guard rescue swimmer will once again share his knowledge through his Lifelines: Safety and Rescue at Sea column
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The builder’s largest dual console comes with new high-tech features and loads of options.
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