History For Sale
September 30, 2019
Private ownership of U.S. Coast Guard lighthouses is steadily increasing. Is that good or bad?
Private ownership of U.S. Coast Guard lighthouses is steadily increasing. Is that good or bad?
Spring is here, which means it’s time for my annual bout of wanderlust. As the weather warms, I get antsy to cast off lines and
Beneteau is replacing one of its best-selling models—the Swift Trawler 34—with a new 35. We go onboard to see how well she measures up against the first.
If viral videos had a smell, this one would’ve reeked like an out-of-control frat party at 3 a.m. Millions of Americans watched it.
Always smiling and possibly the nicest guy in the marine industry, photographer Billy Black’s wildly detailed and vivid boating images seemingly jump off the paper they’re printed on. This video includes some of our favorite shots from Black’s extensive image library. WATCH.
Today the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat, USS Constitution has lots of surprises hiding in her sturdy old bones. One fact is that only 10 to 15 percent of those bones are original. Find out more of her secrets by watching this video. WATCH
Some of the coldest temperatures of the season are expected to push through the Eastern United States over the next few days. Is your boat ready? WATCH
For more than 100 years, Baltimore Harbor Light has safely guided vessels to the Port of Baltimore. What most folks don’t know is that the Chesapeake Bay lighthouse has a nuclear-powered past. WATCH.
As the globe heats up and sea levels rise, scientists and residents are coming to grips with evidence that Deal Island, Maryland, is sinking into Chesapeake Bay. WATCH.
The Warrior Sailing Program provides no-cost sailing lessons to wounded service members. Watch as veterans —many with missing limbs — master sailing and learn how to leave their post-war struggles ashore. WATCH
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.
