
Cruising in a group can be great, but beware of fleet mentality
Over the centuries mariners have often sailed in fleets. There have been good reasons for this, such as war and pirates. In recent years, many

Over the centuries mariners have often sailed in fleets. There have been good reasons for this, such as war and pirates. In recent years, many

A sinister trap for seamen and their vessels awaits in one of the world’s busiest and most important shipping areas. It has destroyed more ships

So you’re sitting in a comfortable chair, a fireplace warming you, listening to the winter wind blasting cold into everything outdoors and pushing its way

Although I have a lot of admiration for Noah, I don’t think he’d make the same dramatic rescue today, even if he wanted to. That

I’ve always assumed that Murphy’s Law had to have originated with a boater. After attending Google University, I understand there was an Edward A. Murphy

When they said that a picture is worth a thousand words, they hadn’t heard of Adobe Photoshop. What you see isn’t necessarily what you get,

I was told long ago to never write stories about pets on boats. People tire of reading them. So I’m not going to write about

I’ve always known about etiquette. I just haven’t been sure about how to say it. I don’t usually use French words, and I think etiquette

Mariners are extra suspicious, “they”say, because of all the bad things that can happen on a boat. “They” don’t know squat. Boats are inanimate objects.

Owning a boat can be like walking in the Everglades. You never know what’s going to rise up and bite you in the backside, although

These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.

The Connecticut yard offers more services for recreational vessels.

The New England–style cruiser blends classic lines, composite construction and custom details.

A new book reveals fresh reporting about this haunting shipwreck.

Historical letters reveal the essence of work at sea during the era of wooden ships.

These steamers provided a luxury experience to millions of passengers in the early 20th century.

A Greenwich architect designs a floating sauna for coves and harbors.

It’s the shared moments with friends that turn ordinary fishing trips into the stories we tell for years.

Smart maintenance can keep your ground tackle ready for calm nights or sudden blows.

Informed by decades of owner feedback, this new build refines a proven formula for serious cruising.