In praise of the proa: yellow, odd and fast
November 1, 2012
When John Harris talks about purple cows he’s taking a detour to the French countryside, which is dotted by millions of indistinctive black-and-white bovines. What
When John Harris talks about purple cows he’s taking a detour to the French countryside, which is dotted by millions of indistinctive black-and-white bovines. What
“You can spend your entire life knocking on the front door to the world of sailing and Gary Jobson isn’t going to open it. Or
The sun had chased the fog out to sea. The Golden Gate’s red spires propped up an azure sky as she spread her wings and
Sapphire skies, juicy green meadows and sparkling water. Not a blade of grass out of whack. It was a day to remember in the town
Rhode Island. Little Rhody. The Ocean State. It’s small, but when it comes to boats, the place feels big. Not as big as in the
In a different age and a different world, I’d probably know how to devoutly genuflect and kiss the ring of a monsignor. That’s what I
There are as many ways to build boats as there are ways to skin a cat. From floating fortresses to sleek sloops, they all have
Wind from the west, honking hard. Current in the opposite direction, running fast. The track is torn up with potholes big enough to swallow an
Trolling for story ideas, I clicked through the airbrushed reality of corporate communications and the ubiquitous social media posts by sailors who had become one
The Auld Mug in China? What once might have sounded like blasphemy is becoming a distinct possibility. Yes, for the first 132 years the America’s
A 50-knot top end and a cockpit built for entertaining make the Tiara 46 LS an exciting addition to the Luxury Sport line.
Failure to check an engine gauge turned into a humbling lesson complacency at the helm.
Four skippers are awarded for lifesaving actions that went beyond routine towing assistance.
An Annapolis woman restores the wooden boat first owned by her grandfather.
To navigate a bridge safely, know the rules and
proceed with caution.
NOAA revisits the 2008 vessel speed regulation, reopening debate over limits designed to reduce whale strikes.
Medical emergencies can unfold quickly on the water. Here’s how to protect your crew before help is within reach.
The 30-foot ADV9 pairs 50-knot speed with cruising features for families.
Trailering a boat across state lines requires thorough research, planning and prep
This trailerable 20-footer is based on the builder’s patented Z-Plane hull.
