The Annapolis Book of Seamanship
March 31, 2014
On sailing and seamanship “The Annapolis Book of Seamanship” (Fourth Edition, Simon & Schuster, $49.99 hardcover) by John Rousmaniere, with illustrator Mark Smith, is essential
On sailing and seamanship “The Annapolis Book of Seamanship” (Fourth Edition, Simon & Schuster, $49.99 hardcover) by John Rousmaniere, with illustrator Mark Smith, is essential
A stirring America’s Cup Even the Cup traditionalists who turned up their noses at the 72-foot catamarans racing for sailing’s most prestigious trophy came away
Ode to the fishing life “Salt of the Sea, Stories told by the Fishermen of Point Judith” (Fowler Road Press, $16.99; $6.99 Kindle) is Cindy
A museum is born Peter and Norma Stanford’s “A Dream of Tall Ships” (Sea History Press, $34.95) presents the story of how these New Yorkers
Polynesian navigators Sam Low’s fascination with the navigation skills of his Hawaiian ancestors resulted in his new book “Hawaiki Rising” (Island Heritage Publishing, $24.99 on
High-seas drama From what began as a research project on family history, former NBC News correspondent Robin Lloyd has crafted a rousing sea tale set
A voyage to Polynesia “Beer in the Bilges: Sailing Adventures in the South Pacific” is perhaps best described as a freewheeling chronicle of characters met
A sailor’s nightmare A year after a breaching gray whale landed on his 50-foot sailboat 60 miles off Mexico, Max Young has documented a voyage
Love letter to Newport Marine photographer Onne van der Wal is considered one of the premier artists in his field. Born in Holland and raised
Remembering a sailor-adventurer Many of us feel a connection to the underdog, and solo sailor Mike Plant earned that connection during a career racing around
Teak is fantastic for strength and durability, but when it’s used on decks it needs routine care.
These seamanship tips can help you enjoy the sandbar lifestyle.
Pirate radio stations broadcasting from ships forced the BBC to give music fans what they wanted.
A century-old Long Island Sound lighthouse offers local students unforgettable lessons on the water.
Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years
Jeff Northrop helped reshape inshore angling when he introduced flats boats to the region.
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.
