Boating books review: Survival Story
June 21, 2016
When news broke that a Mexican fisherman was found alive on a remote island 36 months and 7,000 miles from where he disappeared after a
When news broke that a Mexican fisherman was found alive on a remote island 36 months and 7,000 miles from where he disappeared after a
It’s hard not to love a sea story that seems too outrageous to be true, and such is the case with Gordon Bennett and the
Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail single-handed around the world, logging 46,000 nautical miles between 1895 and 1898. An inspiration to the sailors
As an editor and writer for the British magazine Classic Boat, Nic Compton has sailed aboard dozens of classic yachts all over the world. His
Tom Cunliffe is a sailor to the bone and one of Britain’s most notable nautical celebrities. In The Wake of Heroes (Bloomsbury, $25) is a
It’s hard to not be envious of a 20-something couple parking their careers to cruise and live aboard for a year. In The Box Wine
Lifelong sailor Paul Heiney bought a Chuck Paine-designed Victoria 38 and set off on one of sailing’s greatest challenges. One Wild Song (Bloomsbury Publishing, $26)
It’s well known that Herman Melville’s seminal novel Moby-Dick was inspired by a real-life disaster, which Nathaniel Philbrick details in his book In the Heart
Many sailors know well the legend of Rowdy, a 65-foot New York 40 launched in 1916. Built of pine planking on white oak frames, she
Four beloved books have returned in distinctive republications that feature celebrity introductions. Bloomsbury Publishing has produced paperback reissues of William Bligh’s Mutiny on Board HMS
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
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.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.
With Chris DiMillo at the helm of Hunt Yachts, this classic brand is good hands.
Willard Bond used bold color to emphasize the power and energy of a yacht race.
