The Water Outside the Boat
February 24, 2025
To go boating, we must understand the aqueous world we play on.
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.
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.
When Karl Kruger is not sailing his 68-foot Bruce Roberts design, this competitive athlete is exploring the Arctic on a stand-up paddleboard.
A sailboat owner makes a tough decision after Hurricane Milton.
The Maine-based painter encourages students to observe and paint dynamic marine surroundings.
When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship
Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.
Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.
The bible of boating is back in a new edition.
Meet Rockport Marine’s most ambitious custom sailboat.
Jock Williams understood boats from both sides of the helm: as a man who built them and as a man forever wondering where they might take him
As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.
A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.
Siren Marine remote monitoring and control technology puts your boat’s vital systems, security and location right at your fingertips.
The largest boat in the builder’s Sport range offers a balance of comfort and performance.
