Photographer Onne van der Wal: Light, Form and Water
August 4, 2026
In a striking black-and-white photo essay,
Onne van der Wal captures the craftsmanship and
heritage that define the maritime Northeast.
In a striking black-and-white photo essay,
Onne van der Wal captures the craftsmanship and
heritage that define the maritime Northeast.
Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
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.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
Willard Bond used bold color to emphasize the power and energy of a yacht race.
Henry Egan paints a historic J Class racing yacht to create the sensation of being aboard.
Artist Frank Wagner depicts the 12 Metre yacht that lost the Americas Cup in 1983.
With realism and insight, the artist explores the final chapter of a famed 1812 schooner.
A leading maritime artist of his generation, Thompson is renowned for his meticulous attention to detail.
Howard Schafer’s art is an homage to Chesapeake Bay’s watermen and boats.
The largest boat in the builder’s Sport range offers a balance of comfort and performance.
In a striking black-and-white photo essay,
Onne van der Wal captures the craftsmanship and
heritage that define the maritime Northeast.
A community sailing center in Massachusetts is building the next generation of offshore racers—one passage at a time.
Back in 1990, I was fresh out of a gap year following high school, bouncing from friend’s couch to friend’s couch and desperately in need
The Amesbury Skiff descends from a design that shaped New England working boats for 200 years
Boat propulsion often starts life as a terrestrial engine. Giving it sea legs is more complex than you might think
Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
A professional mariner prepares his Hans Christian 34 for this epic competition.
A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
