VIDEO: The old girl floats again
July 26, 2017
Nearly 220 years old, the legendary heavy frigate USS Constitution has just completed a 2-year restoration and has been floated back into Boston Harbor’s waters.
Nearly 220 years old, the legendary heavy frigate USS Constitution has just completed a 2-year restoration and has been floated back into Boston Harbor’s waters.
Autonomous boating slowly is becoming a reality. And, if a Boston, Massachusetts, startup gets its way, skipper-less boats soon could be put to dangerous tasks, such as firefighting and oil spill containment—or maybe even take you out on your next cruise, hands-free.
Those who appreciate catboats – with their beamy, rounded hulls, un-stayed masts, gaff rigs and ultra-long booms – find that these traditional sailboats are hard to beat, when it comes to practical design and pleasurable sailing.
Cocktail Class boats might be small, but they pack a fun and powerful punch.
Just how fast can a lobster boat go? Head up to Maine and see for yourself, or watch this video.
Felicity Ann, the sloop Ann Davison sailed across the Atlantic almost 65 years ago – is receiving a much needed restoration at the Northwest Boat School in Washington state.
Packed to the brim with sophisticated, renewable energy systems, Energy Observer – a zero-emission catamaran – has made the first of 101 stops around the globe in Paris, France.
The historic steamboat Sabino — one of the last of her kind in existence — is back in action, after a three-year restoration at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut.
These Down East boats have a classic feel, but their Maine builders are keeping them up to date.
Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.
John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations
Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.
The Formula 387CCF’s upper station adds a new perspective for anglers, but it’s the boat’s ride and versatile design that steal the show.
Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.
When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship
Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.
Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.
