Walking The Plank: Dashew Designs
July 6, 2015
A designer’s distinctive touch One look at any of the Steve and Linda Dashew-designed fast pilot boats (or FPBs) is all it takes to make
A designer’s distinctive touch One look at any of the Steve and Linda Dashew-designed fast pilot boats (or FPBs) is all it takes to make
It is by now the stuff of legend: Jon Wilson founded WoodenBoat Publications in September 1974 with the first issue of WoodenBoat magazine, which he published
Rear Adm. Sandra L. Stosz is the 40th superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and the first female officer to
The director of Mystic Seaport’s Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard and the man who led the construction of the schooner Amistad and the restoration of
While out on the water, your outboard won’t start. What should you look for before calling for help? Does the engine sound like it is
Q: What can I do to keep my dodger/Bimini in good shape? A: Both power- and sailboats often have a windbreak or even a complete
Q: What can you do about stinging nettles? A: Go to Maine, or upper Chesapeake Bay where the water is fresh, such as in the
Q: What is civil twilight, and why should I care? A: You’ve probably always known about civil twilight; it’s just that you didn’t know that
Q: Why is my starter becoming unreliable? A: A starter is a relatively simple electric motor, but many things can cause it to fail or
Q: Does chain anchor rode provide any elasticity, like nylon does? A: Chain can provide great elasticity if used properly. You can attach a nylon
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Two guys with boatbuilding in their blood start an electric boat company in South Carolina.
An adventurous couple makes an icy pilgrimage from the Netherlands to North Carolina in their Elling E6.
Alexseal Yacht Coatings has significantly expanded its Color Configurator, adding four new yacht models and three distinctive new color shades.
How the WSIA’s Wake Responsibly initiative is keeping riders on the water — and lawmakers off their backs.
Henry Egan paints a historic J Class racing yacht to create the sensation of being aboard.
A historical portrait of America’s best-known sail training vessel.
A weekend on this river near Narrangassett Bay remind us that good cruising is sometimes just around the corner.
The Tiara 39 LE makes a case for getting out on the water more often, in every kind of weather.
