
Out of their Gourds
Growing the perfect giant pumpkin requires good genetics and hard work. Turning one into a race boat requires something else

Growing the perfect giant pumpkin requires good genetics and hard work. Turning one into a race boat requires something else

New technology makes it easier than ever to work (and homeschool) from on board.

Experts say these refits are most likely to pay off when you sell your boat.

Here’s how to safely handle your boat the next time the thick stuff rolls in.

A new group is trying to prevent the ship from being scuttled so they can turn it into a tourist attraction.

Raised aboard schooners, the tall ship captain eventually returned to his native Nova Scotia to become a writer.

Crew rest is important. That is why taking the night watch can be a good thing.


A look back at a time when sailing ships were still used to transport bulk cargo across oceans, sometimes at the peril of crews.

How to select the right dish and data plan for your boating needs.

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.