Why Boaters Love Mystic, Connecticut
May 6, 2025
If you’re dropping anchor in the Nutmeg state, don’t miss Mystic and its neighbor, Stonington.
If you’re dropping anchor in the Nutmeg state, don’t miss Mystic and its neighbor, Stonington.
The SS United States was the “great love” of its designer’s life.
New digital charts are gradually replacing paper, but they have their issues. Critics want to see improvements right away.
Carter Bacon, winner of the Cruising Club of America’s Seamanship trophy, says his boat’s sinking taught him new lessons, even after 70 years on the water.
Brooklin, Maine, has wooden boatbuilding in its veins. It’s home to the WoodenBoat School, which, since 1981, has taught more than 20,000 people about the
The owner bought the boat he had wanted for years, then took it on a 22,000-mile shakedown cruise.
These sailors embraced powerboating for different reasons, and in different ways. All of them are happy with their choices.
The discovery offers hope amid widespread bleaching and destruction.
New Research Reveals Juvenile Whales “Play” With Boats to Practice Hunting for Tuna.
Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
A professional mariner prepares his Hans Christian 34 for this epic competition.
A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.
A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.
