
Dead Reckoning for Fun
The author keeps her “old-school” navigation skills sharp by making it a game. Here’s how she does it.

The author keeps her “old-school” navigation skills sharp by making it a game. Here’s how she does it.

How well do you know the Rules of the Road? Here’s how to find out.

With so many anchor options out there, how do we know which ground tackle is best?

You need to have a plan and then you must
practice, again and again and again


A soft grounding may be embarrassing, but it’s not the end of the world if you respond correctly

They are not light reading, but an occasional review of the Rules of the Road will keep you proficient

A dazzling fleet of classic yachts convene in Rhode Island for the Herreshoff Marine Museum Golden Jubilee

Understanding currents can save time and money, and help keep you safe

Grab yourself a piece of rope, pour your favorite drink, and tie yourself in knots

A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.

Siren Marine remote monitoring and control technology puts your boat’s vital systems, security and location right at your fingertips.

The largest boat in the builder’s Sport range offers a balance of comfort and performance.

In a striking black-and-white photo essay,
Onne van der Wal captures the craftsmanship and
heritage that define the maritime Northeast.

A community sailing center in Massachusetts is building the next generation of offshore racers—one passage at a time.

Back in 1990, I was fresh out of a gap year following high school, bouncing from friend’s couch to friend’s couch and desperately in need

The Amesbury Skiff descends from a design that shaped New England working boats for 200 years

Boat propulsion often starts life as a terrestrial engine. Giving it sea legs is more complex than you might think

Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.

A professional mariner prepares his Hans Christian 34 for this epic competition.