
Boating books reviews: The Original Unsinkable
Few names in boating are as instantly recognizable as Boston Whaler. Celebrating 60 years in 2018, the company has a long-running reputation for building unsinkable, foam-cored boats.

Few names in boating are as instantly recognizable as Boston Whaler. Celebrating 60 years in 2018, the company has a long-running reputation for building unsinkable, foam-cored boats.

I know, I know, Sarasota. It’s where your grandparents moved in 1989 and your parents spend their winters today.

One of the world’s most accomplished sailboat racers, Jimmy Spithill has been at the helm of two successful America’s Cup campaigns.

Author Paul Rodgers made his last single-handed voyage after nearly 20 years spent crossing the world’s oceans alone.

The lower Connecticut River has been called one of the last great
places on Earth. For boaters who’d like to explore the region, Old
Saybrook, at the river’s mouth, and Essex, 6 miles upstream, are good
places to start.

The cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, flank the southern branch of the Elizabeth River at the northern terminus of the Intracoastal Waterway, also known as ICW Mile Marker Zero.

The third in a series of nautical mysteries by Linda Greenlaw, Shiver Hitch chronicles the escapades of Jane Bunker, an ex-Miami homicide detective who moves back to Maine to become a marine insurance investigator.

During its 67 years in operation, Herreshoff Manufacturing
Co. built some 2,000 vessels — yachts and racers, one designs and daysailers, steam cruisers and motor launches.
Herreshoff: American Masterpieces celebrates the legacy and longevity of these creations — more than 400 exist today.

Newport is as much a feeling as it is a city. I live here, and I am the happier for it.
Located on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island, Newport anchors the state of Rhode Island to the North Atlantic
through Rhode Island Sound. This easy access to the sea creates a sense of freedom among residents and has for centuries encouraged seafarers to take shelter in the city’s safe harbor.

Have you considered competing in the Race To Alaska? If you aren’t up for tackling a 750-mile race from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, this video will be the next best thing.

Pirate radio stations broadcasting from ships forced the BBC to give music fans what they wanted.

A century-old Long Island Sound lighthouse offers local students unforgettable lessons on the water.

Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years

Jeff Northrop helped reshape inshore angling when he introduced flats boats to the region.

J Craft’s swift speedboat, the Torpedo RS, embarks on a maiden voyage from Sweden to France.

Repainting is not always a simple procedure. Boat owners need to be decisive to get the best finish.

Two rocket scientists bring a space-age approach to desalination and water filtration.

A double-ender produced for a client decades ago is now a designer’s electric joyride.

A Mag Bay 43 gives a couple the thoughtful design they need to keep their twin boys at ease on the water.

Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.