
Waterfront homes: Boating and quiet beauty on a Carolina creek
“We’re so fortunate to live here on South Carolina’s hidden treasure — Bohicket Creek,” says Allen Dawson, 63, a retired Charleston-area contractor. Although Johns Island

“We’re so fortunate to live here on South Carolina’s hidden treasure — Bohicket Creek,” says Allen Dawson, 63, a retired Charleston-area contractor. Although Johns Island

Christopher Blossom grew up with a passion for the sea. He learned to sail at age 6 and later crewed aboard the brigantine Young America.
With deepwater frontage on Boston Harbor and southerly views across to Boston Islands National Park, Charles and Linda Gargill feel as if they are living

The evening began like a fishing daydream. The sun was dropping. The flooding tide and a cool wind were roughly aligned. Four of my five

Standing behind one of the steering wheels of the world’s most outrageous monohull racing yacht, you have to squint to read the instrument displays on

In Oakcliff Sailing Center’s main building near Oyster Bay Harbor on New York’s Long Island, a half-dozen employees, students and volunteers are bustling around the office, organizing

“We built here to capitalize on the view,” Ed Lahey says of the Southport section of Fairfield, Connecticut, gesturing to the dramatic panorama across Southport

Stewart Workman avoided the urge to hunker down when business got tough. Now that’s paying off. It was 2008, in the throes of the Great

Obvious beauty and discreet high-tech construction methods are the Maine way Maine is known for its traditional-looking yachts, but behind some of these stately profiles

“I’ve always enjoyed the gorgeous view of Oriental Harbor,” says Alice Underhill, a 69-year-old former North Carolina state lawmaker who owns a waterfront townhome in

If a passenger goes overboard at sea, there’s a 40 percent chance you’ll never see that person again. Here are the recovery procedures you need to know.

To select the right solar-charging system, consider your power needs, budget and boat’s design.

Your old engine is costing you more than you think. Here’s what you need to know before you pull the trigger on new iron.

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.