Modern piracy detailed and examined With headlines about increasingly brazen pirates off North Africa becoming more frequent, John C. Payne, a professional marine engineer who
Risky voyage spurred by ethics and principles The paperback version of journalist John Vigor’s “Small Boat to Freedom: A Journey of Conscience to a New
Four years on the Great Loop For boaters with dreams of coastal and inland cruising, Bruce and Susan Armstrong have authored “Coming Full Circle: A
An adventure tale of a rogue captain Maryland-based author Alfred Picardi’s novel “Jack’s Favorite: Adventures of a Colonial Smuggler” tells a tale of midnight backwater
Powerboating … on steroids Even casual cruisers will appreciate Hugo Montgomery-Swan’s collection of tales from more than a dozen top professional mariners and powerboat racers
Venerable guide to a winter playground The “Yachtsman’s Guide to the Bahamas,” first published in 1950, has been updated for the 2011 season. Published by
Practical advice from an authority Seasoned sailors with wind still in their sails might consider the self-published non-fiction “Sailing Out of Retirement: Living the Dream,”
Sailing into danger in Cuban waters Dave Schaefer, a cruising sailor and writer with an affinity for Cuba, has penned a fictional action thriller with
A new spin on an old tale Theodore Dreiser (1871-1945) is one of the giants of 20th century American literature, best known for his novels
‘Ghost fleet’ chronicled Cruisers familiar with Chesapeake Bay know of the fleet well – the deteriorating “ghost fleet” of mothballed German steamships in the backwaters
J Craft’s swift speedboat, the Torpedo RS, embarks on a maiden voyage from Sweden to France.
Repainting is not always a simple procedure. Boat owners need to be decisive to get the best finish.
Two rocket scientists bring a space-age approach to desalination and water filtration.
A double-ender produced for a client decades ago is now a designer’s electric joyride.
A Mag Bay 43 gives a couple the thoughtful design they need to keep their twin boys at ease on the water.
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
From helm to hardware, these innovation award winners reveal smart thinking in every corner.
Design teams are rethinking everything from hull forms to seating plans as anglers demand boats that can run offshore, hit the sandbar and keep the whole family comfortable.
When A PLB was mistakenly activated, it launched a rescue and delivered a humbling lesson.
The builder’s follow-up to its best-selling 37 advances the adventure boat concept.
