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Click on the video below to watch the winning entry in the I Discovered Boating ad contest. The contest challenged boaters to produce an ad
Click on the video below to watch the winning entry in the I Discovered Boating ad contest. The contest challenged boaters to produce an ad
Related story …Why they lived — lessons from a near-miss In a dramatic story of survival, four men – three of whom are older than

Don’t get him wrong – Jim Tew thinks his Cheoy Lee 31 is a great boat. He just can’t understand why anyone would steal it.
What they did right FLOAT PLAN: The four men gave loved ones specific information about their fishing trip and stayed in touch on cell phones.
{flv}zac_sunderland{/flv}Mobile users: Watch the video on YouTube. A little less than 300 miles from the California coast and his goal of becoming the world’s youngest

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Related stories …Mystery at sea: What sank the Lady Mary? Lessons for small boats I picked up an important bit of wisdom many years ago

1. Quality vs. priceBuy the best-quality boat that suits your needs and budget, says Joe Thompson, executive director of the Yacht Brokers Association of America.

The plywood Cruis-Along provided a practical platform for middle-class boaters during the post-World War II era.

The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.

The history of Yankee and the art of living aboard.

The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever made.

An expert can uncover problems before they turn serious and expensive.

There’s no better time than autumn to visit New York Harbor and then cruise north for leaf peeping

A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.

The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.

Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.

A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.