
The Drop
Any sailor who’s dropped a chute in a close race, whether in a Blue Jay or a J-boat, knows the feeling. It’s show time—a time

Any sailor who’s dropped a chute in a close race, whether in a Blue Jay or a J-boat, knows the feeling. It’s show time—a time

A fleet of catboats from the Quincy Yacht Club in Massachusetts beats to windward in this big, bold, 23×40 oil painting by Richard Loud.

It’s sunrise over Nantucket Island and marine artist Sergio Roffo is out and about looking for inspiration. He finds it in this tranquil seascape—a Concordia

Over a long career, marine artist Robert Sticker gave his viewers a behind-the-scenes perspective of multiple corners of the maritime world, from whalers and fishing

With white clapboard siding and rustic red roofs silhouetted against the whites and blues of a Maine coast sky, plus the Monhegan lighthouse bell in

In this work by British artist Tim Thompson, titled “Schooner Yacht America and the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert off the Needles 1851,” we witness the American-built schooner cleaning up in the annual Queen’s Cup regatta, the prestigious 53-mile race around the Isle of Wight.

Geoffrey Huband’s painting became the jacket illustration for a historical novel.

Geoff Hunt’s works are well-known to the many readers who have followed the adventures of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin in Patrick O’Brian’s historical sea novels, as they are the chosen cover art for these beloved books.

Not all marine artists are fortunate enough to spend time on the vessels they depict in their works. Shane Couch’s lifelong fascination with the great


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From top-rated marinas to historic streets and legendary offshore fishing tournaments, this New Jersey port delivers the right mix of cruising comfort and adventure.

Catch problems early and spend more time on the water, not at the dock.

The muse for photographer Benjamin Williamson is Downeast.

Teak is fantastic for strength and durability, but when it’s used on decks it needs routine care.

These seamanship tips can help you enjoy the sandbar lifestyle.

Pirate radio stations broadcasting from ships forced the BBC to give music fans what they wanted.

A century-old Long Island Sound lighthouse offers local students unforgettable lessons on the water.

Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years

Jeff Northrop helped reshape inshore angling when he introduced flats boats to the region.