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Fishing with Capt. Al Fishermen are known to be closemouthed with their hard-earned angling knowledge. Capt. Al Anderson, who runs charters out of Narragansett, R.I.,

Fishing with Capt. Al Fishermen are known to be closemouthed with their hard-earned angling knowledge. Capt. Al Anderson, who runs charters out of Narragansett, R.I.,

From fishermen to sailing rock stars As the America’s Cup returns this summer, a new book looks back at a glorious era in the sailing

A tale of do or die True stories often make for the best sea tales. Last summer, 51-year-old Rhode Island angler Joe Gross fell off

Professional man unhinged “Once Upon a Gypsy Moon” is Michael Hurley’s memoir of the personal failure and loss that sent the lawyer-turned-charter captain-turned-author on a

Cruising guides for the Northeast, Great Lakes Dozier’s Waterway Guides has launched 2013 editions of its Northern and Great Lakes editions. The Northern edition covers

The tale of a lovely Lady G. Bruce Knecht’s “Grand Ambition” (2013, Simon & Schuster, $26.99 hardcover, $14.99 e-book) tells the story of the $40

What if you fell overboard? It’s the nightmare scenario every boater loathes to ponder, but it makes for a captivating read. “Suddenly Overboard: True Stories

The Civil War, fought at sea Naval history fans may already be familiar with Randall Peffer’s “Seahawk” series of books that novelize the real-life adventures

Swapping stories with an old salt The setup sounds more like the plot for a Hollywood film than a true story. A salty old fisherman

Cruising nightmare: abducted by pirates On Oct. 23, 2009, Paul and Rachel Chandler were abducted at gunpoint from their 38-foot cruising sailboat off the Seychelles.

A Great Lakes boater finds a ride for all seasons in a military-grade RIB by Safe Boats.

The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.

If a passenger goes overboard at sea, there’s a 40 percent chance you’ll never see that person again. Here are the recovery procedures you need to know.

To select the right solar-charging system, consider your power needs, budget and boat’s design.

Your old engine is costing you more than you think. Here’s what you need to know before you pull the trigger on new iron.

From top-rated marinas to historic streets and legendary offshore fishing tournaments, this New Jersey port delivers the right mix of cruising comfort and adventure.

Catch problems early and spend more time on the water, not at the dock.

The muse for photographer Benjamin Williamson is Downeast.

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.