
Flotsam & Jetsam: Supernova
Germania Nova is a reproduction of the 1908 schooner Germania, designed by Max Oertz. Built of steel in 2011 by Factoria Naval De Marin in Pontevedra, Spain, she is 196 feet with a beam of 26 feet and draws 18 feet.

Germania Nova is a reproduction of the 1908 schooner Germania, designed by Max Oertz. Built of steel in 2011 by Factoria Naval De Marin in Pontevedra, Spain, she is 196 feet with a beam of 26 feet and draws 18 feet.

Back Cove Yachts has taken the wraps off its first outboard-powered boat, the 34O.

The Windjammer Elite sea bag from Morris & Barth Ship Canvas has an oil-tanned leather bottom, a matching leather center band and heavy-duty canvas construction.

Dawn Riley, the first woman to compete in both the America’s Cup and the Whitbread Round the World Race, is this year’s recipient of Mystic Seaport’s America and the Sea Award.

Pride of Baltimore II remains one of the world’s most revered tall ships, delighting crowds wherever she sails.

The oldest lighthouse in New York and the fourth-oldest active beacon in the United States, Montauk Point Lighthouse was authorized by the second U.S. Congress, under President Washington, in 1792.

US Sailing named J/70 world champion Peter Duncan and Laser gold medalist Erika Reineke Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the year.

A partnership among environmental and conservation organizations, state governments, oyster farmers and educational groups is aiming to increase the oyster population in Chesapeake Bay to 10 billion by 2025.

When we were cruising in the Pacific Northwest near the Broughton Archipelago, we saw a large pod of around 50 of killer whales.

One challenge is being away from family and friends for extended periods.

The Tiara 39 LE makes a case for getting out on the water more often, in every kind of weather.

Seventy years after the first hull splashed, the Dyer 29 is still built and repaired by the people who know it best.

How CEO Terry McNew is reshaping a respected brand.

At 70 years old, the builder that defined the long-distance trawler is still going strong.

These owners chose specific designs that allow them to explore the country, and even the world.

Sailing Hall of Famer, America’s Cup legend, and founder of CNN dies at age 87.

A Great Lakes boater finds a ride for all seasons in a military-grade RIB by Safe Boats.

The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.

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.