Reality Check
May 28, 2026
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
Professional mariners and recreational boaters are unhappy about the Coast Guard’s proposed cost-saving measure.
A jaw-dropping rescue in the Gulf of Mexico, 25 miles off Sanibel Island as Hurricane Helene approached Florida.
A crewmember from the 85-foot schooner Liana’s Ransom took it upon himself to jump to a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat in a spring storm 58 miles
The only thing more uncompromising than the sea may be the judgments heaped upon skippers and crew who call the Coast Guard to rescue them
Illustration by Jim Ewing July 4, 1980. A 58-foot powerboat was laboring off the wave-tossed Oregon coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Celia. As it
The catastrophic breakup of a 50-foot Hatteras off the Florida-Georgia coast and the presumed loss of its four crewmembers has left investigators puzzling over what
One Coast Guardsman was killed and another hurt in the early morning darkness off Southern California’s Channel Islands when a panga suspected of smuggling drugs
Editor’s note: The non-profit Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) held its annual awards ceremony Oct. 4 in Washington, D.C. The foundation supports services that
The plywood Cruis-Along provided a practical platform for middle-class boaters during the post-World War II era.
The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.
The history of Yankee and the art of living aboard.
The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever made.
An expert can uncover problems before they turn serious and expensive.
There’s no better time than autumn to visit New York Harbor and then cruise north for leaf peeping
A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.
The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.
Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.
A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.
