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People and Places

Slow The Pace

What is it about Oriental, North Carolina, that lures snowbirds from New England to Florida? We tie up there to find out.

Born to Sail

Boris Herrmann’s sailing resumé is a nautical-mile-long list of accomplishments. The 37-year-old, either single-handed or as crew, became the youngest German to participate in the

Quiet Beauty

The quiet and remote island of Cuttyhunk is an angler’s dream where fish are very plentiful, but people are not.

Time Travel

A quaint colonial seaport in Maryland now boasts a new $6 million municipal marina.

Eddie Fay

Newport artist Eddie Fay has spent his life working on commercial vessels and is familiar with the gravity of a tumultuous sea. “When a boat

The Eco-Point of No Return?

Climate scientists release a flurry of reports warning that the Earth and oceans are at a tipping point. Here’s what that means for boaters.

Painting Michael Keane

Inspired by Catboats

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.

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Boat Solar Installation Guide

A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

A short white motored catamaran on the water on an overcast day.

A Boat for Anne

After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.

Constitution Marina, which accommodates nearly 300 boats, is in the heart of the city and within walking distance of sites such as the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall .

Make Fast in Boston 

As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.

An enclosed motorboat cruising through the water in profile.

The All-Weather Targa 41

When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the  solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.

Illustration by Jim Ewing

Classic Boats: Tiara 3100

This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.

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