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.
Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.
John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations
Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.
The Formula 387CCF’s upper station adds a new perspective for anglers, but it’s the boat’s ride and versatile design that steal the show.
Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.
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.
