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History

Lesser-Known Legend

You don’t need to be a classic boat aficionado to recognize Aphrodite.

For the Record

How much horsepower does it take to pull a team of skiers?

Golden Catch

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

Lifeboat Legends

This early twentieth-century image from Red Cross magazine illustrates a story on lifesaving.

Scenes From a Launch Ramp

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,

Celebrity Sailor

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

Model Sailboaters

Model sailboat skippers gather for a regatta in Marblehead, Massachusetts, in this early 20th-century image from the collections at Mystic Seaport, the maritime museum in

A Good Sport

The Power Ski, pictured here, was an important link in the evolution of personal watercraft. A unique craft in its own right, it provided a

A Beacon for Boaters

It’s not just a lighthouse; it’s a landmark. The Faro Blanco light has beckoned boaters to Florida’s Marathon Key for seven decades. Back in the

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Tashmoo Skiffs Return

A Florida builder revives the classic Vineyard design, blending original molds with modern materials.

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