Photographer Onne van der Wal: Light, Form and Water
August 4, 2026
In a striking black-and-white photo essay,
Onne van der Wal captures the craftsmanship and
heritage that define the maritime Northeast.
In a striking black-and-white photo essay,
Onne van der Wal captures the craftsmanship and
heritage that define the maritime Northeast.
The Amesbury Skiff descends from a design that shaped New England working boats for 200 years
Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
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.
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.
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.
Willard Bond used bold color to emphasize the power and energy of a yacht race.
As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.
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.
