
Hostage: A Year at Gunpoint with Somali Pirates
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.

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 grueling account from a tough sailor Rich Wilson is the second American sailor to finish the Vendee Globe, the non-stop solo race around the

Dreamers with a sense of humor The familiar tale of a couple who dream of chucking the 9-to-5 lifestyle to go cruising is told with

A seasoned tour guide on board “Waterway Guide Northern 2012” (Dozier Media Group, $39.95 spiral-bound, 552 pages) is the updated cruising companion for boaters exploring

A master anglercasts tales and tips The tribe of striped bass anglers can be found all along the Atlantic coast, and those who know New

Weather conditions and your boat In the second edition of “The Boater’s Weather Guide” Margaret Williams aims to prepare anyone who ventures out on the

Sea stories with a sense of wonder David H. Roper is a lifelong boatman who has penned a collection of nautical-themed short stories in “Watching

A New England port in its early days “Marblehead’s First Harbor” is a love letter to a community by lobsterman Hugh Peabody Bishop and his

55 islands, one amazing adventure The oft-told story of a couple who pursues their dream of cruising exotic locales has another entry. In “The Islands

Tragedy in the Bass Strait On Dec. 26, 1998, 115 sailboats set out on the annual race from Sydney to Hobart. It’s Australia’s most popular

The Tiara 39 LE makes a case for getting out on the water more often, in every kind of weather.

Seventy years after the first hull splashed, the Dyer 29 is still built and repaired by the people who know it best.

How CEO Terry McNew is reshaping a respected brand.

At 70 years old, the builder that defined the long-distance trawler is still going strong.

These owners chose specific designs that allow them to explore the country, and even the world.

Sailing Hall of Famer, America’s Cup legend, and founder of CNN dies at age 87.

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.