
The Norwalk Islands
This summer playground in the Long Island Sound draws seasoned skippers.

This summer playground in the Long Island Sound draws seasoned skippers.

If you’re dropping anchor in the Nutmeg state, don’t miss Mystic and its neighbor, Stonington.

The salty souls who support the state’s remote island communities.

In Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, this maritime icon has been restored to its original purpose

The Maine-based painter encourages students to observe and paint dynamic marine surroundings.

At Soundings, we dig into the fun work of plotting a course through the major boat shows that take place along the East Coast in the fall, from Newport this month, the Connecticut Fall Boat Show (put on by Active Interest Media), then Annapolis in October and eventually Ft. Lauderdale.

St. Augustine, Florida, is one of my favorite cruising destinations. (And I’ve been to quite a few.) It’s pretty, historic, has a timeless ambience and

George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson walk into a bar … No, it’s not the beginning of a joke. These three Founding Fathers actually hung out in Annapolis, Maryland, on occasion.

The secret’s out: Cuba is open to Americans and we’re beginning to flock there (you only need to file a 3300 form with the U.S.

Greenport has always catered to mariners. The village, between New York City and New England on the easterly tip of Long Island’s North Fork, is casual and history-filled. It has stores and services within walking distance of the water, plus a fresh local food scene along the working and recreational harbor.

How the WSIA’s Wake Responsibly initiative is keeping riders on the water — and lawmakers off their backs.

Henry Egan paints a historic J Class racing yacht to create the sensation of being aboard.

A historical portrait of America’s best-known sail training vessel.

A weekend on this river near Narrangassett Bay remind us that good cruising is sometimes just around the corner.

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.