A look back at a time when sailing ships were still used to transport bulk cargo across oceans, sometimes at the peril of crews.
To go boating, we must understand the aqueous world we play on.
Any skipper worth his salt knows there are new lessons around every bend in the channel.
These sailors embraced powerboating for different reasons, and in different ways. All of them are happy with their choices.
Elisha Taylor Baker’s painting of the vessel built in 1876 shows a moment in its infancy.
Installing solar on your boat can get confusing. Here’s what you need to know.
In Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, this maritime icon has been restored to its original purpose
The new owner of the iconic yard, Bristol Marine, says the past will drive a future of exciting new models.
A lifelong boater recounts a trio of crossings in three very different vessels.
A 24-foot research vessel will be used to test the latest technologies to detect and protect whales.
The Italian yard adds a new model to its popular Gozzo line.
According to these owners, when it comes to buying a day boat, it pays to shop around.
This American firm founded in California built elegant cruisers for 85 years.
Days after she won the prize that became the America’s Cup, she was sold, but that was not the end.
Spring has sprung in Maine and beautiful boats are being prepped for launch
Ocean Signal has an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional flares.
This cruising destination is so under the radar, it’s really a boaters’ paradise.
Before she was sunk by a German torpedo in 1915, Lusitania was one of the grandest and fastest passenger ships to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
Cuttyhunk and its neighbor Penikese are quiet cruising destinations in the Elizabeth Islands.
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