Sailboat Icons
These boats are icons of a short-lived, spectacular chapter in yachting history.
These boats are icons of a short-lived, spectacular chapter in yachting history.
The artist’s love for the coast inspires her photorealistic paintings.
Its past is filled with commercial successes, and its future is bright for recreational boaters.
The Finnish builder adds a new model to its popular 400 series.
A 17-year-old Zodiac gets a modern makeover.
The author developed an affordable and proven cover for his beloved sailboat.
A couple’s 2,900-mile cruise on a Grand Banks 47 had servings of fine food on the side.
Well-traveled boat owners rank the destinations they like most.
A cruising couple discovers why this island is a great mid-ocean pit stop.
Maine’s soft light and rough coast inspire this work.
Pete Stein, a double amputee, brings grit and humor to his craft.
The Finnish builder adds a new model to its popular 400 series.
It’s purpose-made for offshore cruising, with timeless lines.
The co-founder and former president of Viking Yachts changed boatbuilding.
The 45 Carolinian is a game changer for this longtime North Carolina builder.
A Prohibition-era designer built this beautiful boat in 1959.
The LS Series evolves with a new lux dayboat
Here’s how to safely handle your boat the next time the thick stuff rolls in.
The USCG is updating standards for recreational and commercial boaters. Here’s how the changes impact you.
Cornwall’s big tides put boats on the dry in Mousehole, England.
A seamanship expert offers advice on how to run your boat safely in a storm.
Lifelong cruisers turn to Terry Sullivan for his skill in using and maintaining trailers.
These foldable RIBs from Fore Runner are portable, inflatable and powerful
Here’s how to choose the best model for your needs.
These epoxy-welded T-Tops are sold direct to consumers and are easy to retrofit.
In July and August, anglers in New Jersey joyfully pursue black sea bass and summer flounder.
These avid sailors say cruising together builds a better family bond.
This summer playground in the Long Island Sound draws seasoned skippers.
This classic wooden boat has survived for over a century.
Genoa’s Yacht & Garden Festival celebrates wooden boats with international appeal.
The Finnish boatbuilder makes a splash with this smart family cruiser.
Boatbuilders and others leverage tech to protect North Atlantic right whales.
Whether you’re dreaming of serene sunrise views, a nearby marina, or a peaceful retreat, this waterfront gem proves that exceptional views don’t have to break the bank.
Riviera will launch a new coastal cruiser at FLIBs.
Harborview Retreat, crafted by a top interior designer, graces an expansive wooded lot, offering sweeping views of Grace Harbor and a daily parade of boats.
The 360 Crossover Bowrider is the builder’s newest outboar-powered cruiser.
Give your boat new life with a power upgrade. Here’s how to swap a tired inboard engine for new iron
As whales offer fish to crews, scientists say it’s a form of connection.
A Nomadic family chooses to explore off the beaten path on their Ranger Tugs R-25.
Allen made the yard into one of the
most respected wooden boat facilities in the world.
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.
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