Castine, Maine, is picturesque in a way that leaves words like “quaint” and “charming” sitting in the corner with empty dance cards. The only reason most Americans have never heard of the place is the reflexive Anglo-orientation of U.S. history.
The Virgin Islands lie just east of Puerto Rico, stretching some 40 miles from the west end of St. Thomas to the wreck-strewn reefs off Anegada.
St. Augustine, Florida, is one of my favorite cruising destinations. (And I’ve been to quite a few.) It’s pretty, historic, has a timeless ambience and
Traditional navigation skills are a hallmark of prudent seamanship, and they can be lifesaving when you’re at sea.
On July 24, 2013, lobsterman John Aldridge fell overboard 40 miles off Long Island, New York, as his fishing partner aboard Anna Mary, Anthony Sosinski, slept below.
Greenport has always catered to mariners. The village, between New York City and New England on the easterly tip of Long Island’s North Fork, is casual and history-filled. It has stores and services within walking distance of the water, plus a fresh local food scene along the working and recreational harbor.
The Great Lakes are the largest source of fresh surface water in the world, providing food, work and recreation for millions. Yet they are under threat, and their problems are worsening.
More than a century ago a local writer referred to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as “The Old Town by the Sea.” Its connections to the nautical
Last September a ship was discovered on the bottom of an Arctic bay, solving a more than 170-year-old mystery — the fate of Sir John
Andrew Halcrow was in his 20s when he built Elsi Arrub, a 32-foot ketch, and sailed her around the world with his brother, a voyage
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.
From hull design to onboard flow, these legendary powerboats prove that great cruising never goes out of style.
Living aboard is a dream for many boaters. The people who’ve done it share what they’ve learned along the way.
A 50-knot top end and a cockpit built for entertaining make the Tiara 46 LS an exciting addition to the Luxury Sport line.
