To sharpen her seagoing chops, the author takes STCW training.
Crew rest is important. That is why taking the night watch can be a good thing.
The pros use them to prevent boating mishaps, and you should too.
Maintaining a log is an excellent cruising habit to get into.
On a trip Patagonia, the author found the best views not by on hiking trails, but from the deck of a boat.
With a storm coming, a crew member faces a dilemma. How to say no to the boat’s owner.
The sea is no place for absolutes about everything, which is why the safety community’s mantra about PFDs should be modified.
Tell us about the moment you achieved a cruising milestone, and what you learned from the experience.
Before she was sunk by a German torpedo in 1915, Lusitania was one of the grandest and fastest passenger ships to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
Cuttyhunk and its neighbor Penikese are quiet cruising destinations in the Elizabeth Islands.
If you’re dropping anchor in the Nutmeg state, don’t miss Mystic and its neighbor, Stonington.
Known as Big Jim, the billboard has survived the death of the sardine industry and multiple owners.
After undergoing a refit, the wooden ketch returned to the water after 8 years on the dry.
A couple in the Chesapeake say this classic Downeast design is the perfect boat. Here’s why.
Newport Yacht Builders will launch Hull No. 3 of its Downeast sportfisherman.
The Norwegian builder will add a new model to the Scandinavia line.
Our digital fleet of standout boats.
The new designs of the 35, 40 and 50 will debut in late 2025 and early 2026.
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