The Pursuit of Speed
December 13, 2021
Garfield Arthur Wood, better known as Gar Wood, was the son of a Minnesota ferryboat operator who worked on boats from an early age. Wood
Garfield Arthur Wood, better known as Gar Wood, was the son of a Minnesota ferryboat operator who worked on boats from an early age. Wood
Long before Sir Richard Branson blasted himself 53 miles upward to spend about 15 minutes in space aboard Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, he broke another barrier,
Ernest Hemingway, also known affectionately as “Papa”—a nickname he picked up in Paris, France, in the 1920s—is widely regarded as one of the most important
You don’t need to be a classic boat aficionado to recognize Aphrodite.
This vintage card, postmarked in 1971 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is not only a nice shot; it captures some of the universal elements that make
This early twentieth-century image from Red Cross magazine illustrates a story on lifesaving.
In the late 1940s, Bud and Mary Stapleton came to Florida from New England and bought what was once a fishing camp at mile marker
It’s April 1955, and the folks around Apalachicola, Florida, are celebrating the coming of a new boating season on the Chattahoochee River with a Boat-A-Cade,
There was a time when sailboat racing was a national sport. Regattas received coverage in major newspapers, and skippers and their boats graced the covers
A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
What many of us cherish most about time on the water are the people with whom we share it.
Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure.
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
