New Rules of Fire Fighting on Boats: “It Was Like a Fire-Breathing Dragon.”
For National Safe Boating Week, today, we feature a story about fighting onboard fires.
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.
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.
Days after she won the prize that became the America’s Cup, she was sold, but that was not the end.
This cruising destination is so under the radar, it’s really a boaters’ paradise.
Before she was sunk by a German torpedo in 1915, Lusitania was one of the grandest and fastest passenger ships to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
Cuttyhunk and its neighbor Penikese are quiet cruising destinations in the Elizabeth Islands.
This trusty little pocket cruiser is an affordable way to get out on the water
The Italian yard adds a new model to its popular Gozzo line.
According to these owners, when it comes to buying a day boat, it pays to shop around.
This American firm founded in California built elegant cruisers for 85 years.
A couple in the Chesapeake say this classic Downeast design is the perfect boat. Here’s why.
Newport Yacht Builders will launch Hull No. 3 of its Downeast sportfisherman.
To sharpen her seagoing chops, the author takes STCW training.
To stay safe, recognize the hazards of water.
Crew rest is important. That is why taking the night watch can be a good thing.
The pros use them to prevent boating mishaps, and you should too.
Spring has sprung in Maine and beautiful boats are being prepped for launch
Ocean Signal has an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional flares.
After undergoing a refit, the wooden ketch returned to the water after 8 years on the dry.
How to select the right covering for your boat.
The center console will be offered with two layouts and multiple outboard propulsion packages.
The SS United States was the “great love” of its designer’s life.
This fast trawler boasts a hull by C. Raymond Hunt Associates.
You should have a cheap sleeping bag and a sheet of plastic aboard your boat. Here’s why.
Painter John Barber depicts historic skipjacks still in service.
The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.
A Marine fighter pilot, a filmmaker and a big personality, he pioneered numerous iconic boat brands.
The latest model in the Hunt Ocean Series will be available in a flybridge or express model.
Professional mariners and recreational boaters are unhappy about the Coast Guard’s proposed cost-saving measure.
The stabilization system takes the roll out of an offshore ride.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s available in this month’s print issue.
The salty souls who support the state’s remote island communities.
The Danish builder launches a 32-foot day cruiser with electric, outboard, and gas or diesel inboard power options.
A new group is trying to prevent the ship from being scuttled so they can turn it into a tourist attraction.
New digital charts are gradually replacing paper, but they have their issues. Critics want to see improvements right away.
The orcas are believed to be related to the ones who for years have been attacking and sinking boats off the Iberian peninsula.
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