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In-Depth Focus

Enter the Metaverse

Somebody just paid $650,000 for a virtual yacht at a digital-only marina. Is it time for all boaters to get in on the game, or will this ship sink?

Live and Learn

Novice and experienced boaters alike are flocking to instructional charters in Florida, the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands

Defensive Driving

With new boaters everywhere,
accidents are up. experienced skippers need to think smart to stay safe

The Return of Running Tide

After a restoration at Safe Harbor New England Boatworks, this classic is once again ready to race

Drones and Hurricanes

NOAA is making major technological leaps to better measure and predict hurricanes, as well as rip currents

The Great Pandemic Escape

From bareboats and crewed charters to learn-to-sail courses, people are flocking to Florida to go boating

Finding the R-8

A major upgrade to side-scan sonar helps the
crew of Tenacious locate a sunken world war i
submarine in Northeast waters

Painting Michael Keane

Inspired by Catboats

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.

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Boat Solar Installation Guide

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.

A short white motored catamaran on the water on an overcast day.

A Boat for Anne

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.

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