How the Aquaplane Swept America’s Waterways
June 26, 2026
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
A look back at a time when sailing ships were still used to transport bulk cargo across oceans, sometimes at the peril of crews.
Brooklin, Maine, has wooden boatbuilding in its veins. It’s home to the WoodenBoat School, which, since 1981, has taught more than 20,000 people about the
The vessel was located in 1,280 feet of water off the coast of Canada, where it sank in 1962
Construction workers unearthed a 19th-century boat while digging a trench. Now, the historical find is being preserved.
American treasure hunter John Brandon works as a salvor for Spanish ships that sunk in a 1715 hurricane off the coast of Florida.
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The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
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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.
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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.
