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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.

The all-season outboard-powered cruiser will be on display at this week’s boat show.

These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.

The Connecticut yard offers more services for recreational vessels.

The New England–style cruiser blends classic lines, composite construction and custom details.

A new book reveals fresh reporting about this haunting shipwreck.

Historical letters reveal the essence of work at sea during the era of wooden ships.

These steamers provided a luxury experience to millions of passengers in the early 20th century.

A Greenwich architect designs a floating sauna for coves and harbors.

It’s the shared moments with friends that turn ordinary fishing trips into the stories we tell for years.

Smart maintenance can keep your ground tackle ready for calm nights or sudden blows.