How to Prep for the Northwest Passage
What to pack for a run through one of the most remote places on Earth.
What to pack for a run through one of the most remote places on Earth.
A Coast Guard MH-65E Dolphin helicopter crew braves harrowing conditions.
We test sustainable fuel on a Viking 48 with Scania V8s.
How a historic vessel sunk near a rocky shore in the Canary Islands.
What you need to know about the backbone of marine electronics.
In the painting “Bow On,” essential elements of sailing converge.
These semi-custom builds offer owners the chance to personalize their ride.
With a wireless remote docking system, you can maneuver your boat from anywhere onboard.
A retired commercial fisherman reminisces about seven decades on the water.
A new book explores the relationship of Maralyn and Maurice Bailey while trapped on a life raft for 117 days.
You can find cruising nirvana not too far from Newport, Rhode Island.
Strong bones and dutiful owners kept
a classic Alaskan tug on the water.
Protector’s 330 Targa R Edition is powered by Mercury Racing V10 outboards.
The classic Marlow 65 features one of the finest hull designs by David Marlow.
This new center console strikes the right balance between fishing and cruising.
Following its launch in 1979, this express cruiser became an instant hit.
Here’s why the owners of Hull No. 1 chose Kadey-Krogen for their first passagemaker.
Expert tactics for landing striped bass during the hottest months on Chesapeake Bay.
This navigational tool has benefits, but never forget it’s the helmsman’s job to stay in the driver’s seat
Time on the water allows you to be present, reduce stress and improve focus.
The USCG requires the minimum, so augment its list.
What tools should be aboard your boat? This list is a good place to start.
Here’s how AI is improving seamanship and safety.
Spring has sprung in Maine and beautiful boats are being prepped for launch
Ocean Signal has an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional flares.
With hurricane season here and weather disasters happening around the country, the Trump administration will allow 126 positions to be refilled.
Oliver Widger’s solo run from Oregon to Hawaii with his cat Phoenix captivated 1.8M followers.
The Hinckley Company broadens its service network with a new location in Oxford, Maryland.
The builder had big shoes to fill when updating its bestselling 32-footer.
The new AM35 is the latest outboard-powered cruiser from the reputable Maine yard.
The fully electric system debuts in the wake of the hybrid-electric tech launched last year.
Meet the craftsmen behind classic boats built in Albany, New York.
Two new models expand the Australian builder’s line of powerboats built for distance and comfort.
These dock and dine restaurants have been ranked the best by our readers.
Meet a seasoned boater who ran the Loop multiple times in boats under 30 feet.
For National Safe Boating Week, today, we feature a story about fighting onboard fires.
NOAA predicts up to 19 named storms in the Atlantic basin this season, with three to five becoming major hurricanes.
Tips on boat prep and the proper use of radar and GPS can help you find your way in the mist.
Proportional throttle, soft docking, and joystick precision make docking a non-issue.
Experts share the fundamental safety tips for use at the dock and on the water.
Today, for National Safe Boating Week, from our sister magazine, Sail, Managing Editor Lydia Mullen and her shipmates share the lessons learned from the dramatic sinking of their boat during last year’s Newport-Bermuda Race.
Here are the visual cues to tell the difference between aquatic distress and a drowning person and how to respond.
A sailboat that fulfilled the dreams of two men took a few decades to build.
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