Behind the Lines
October 21, 2024
During World War II, women played a key role in building inflatable rubber assault boats for soldiers on the front lines December 1941 marked a
During World War II, women played a key role in building inflatable rubber assault boats for soldiers on the front lines December 1941 marked a
Few people knew that Jose Escobar, the man who played Pepito, was a zealous boater.
A photo series speaks to the USCG’s dedication to keeping recreational boaters safe.
The Amphicar 770 was neither an excellent car nor a salty motorboat, but it was one of the quirkiest things on the water.
The U.S. Life-Saving Service grew from roots planted along the shores of Cape Cod in the 18th century, with men assembling at times of need to pluck mariners from the sea along that long and sometimes treacherous Massachusetts coast.
A good crew means the difference between life and death for shipwrecked sailors.
What’s this sailboat doing in a swimming pool? It’s a curious image saved from oblivion when Soundings moved from its Essex, Connecticut, waterfront office to a new location inland.
A big flybridge motoryacht barrels through the chop in this 1959 magazine cover by Lester Fagans. Little known today, Fagans was a top commercial illustrator
Herbert W. Barbour opened his New Bern, North Carolina, boatyard on the Trent River in 1933, building and repairing small commercial vessels. It was a
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.
