The Joys of Cruising New York Harbor
September 9, 2025
Autumn is the best time to cruise around Manhattan and up the Hudson River
Autumn is the best time to cruise around Manhattan and up the Hudson River
The Manhattan Cup—which was founded by Capt. Frank Crescitelli of Staten Island, New York—celebrates its 22nd year in 2023.
The East River in New York City is abuzz on a busy morning in 1899 in artist Patrick O’Brien’s painting “Empire City.”
Oil painting by Nicholas Berger The Lower Manhattan waterfront, West Side, mid-20th century. A New York Central System tug kicks up a wake as it
IMAGES Photo by Bjoern Kils Camera: Canon EOS 6D Shutter speed: 1/500 second Lens focal length: 24mm Aperture: f/11 ISO: 320 March 2014 issue
The city that never sleeps contains expansive waterways that have an awe-inspiring presence and history Of the roughly 2,000 miles of coastline along the Eastern
Capt. Bill Brucato started out as a deckhand on his father’s tugboat almost 40 years ago and has been “licensed and steering” tugs for more
New York City’s expansive waterways Resources • Eldridge Tide and Pilot Book is an essential resource for plotting tides and currents.• Reeds Nautical Almanac provides
The next generation of Beneteau’s Grand Trawler series is a worthy
successor to the 62.
Boaters Helping Boaters Conquer the Great Loop
Photographer Onne van der Wal captures the coastal charm of Jamestown in a new book.
Seamanship is a lifelong educational experience. Start with the basics and build from there
Whether it’s exploring history, adventure cruising or barhopping, there’s a bareboat charter that’s perfect for any mission
After running the Great Loop with her husband and two children, Alison Major was inspired to help others do it too.
A Midwestern couple with an empty nest finds the perfect cruising boat, a Chris-Craft 35 Commander, for cruising the Great Lakes
How to do “The Ditch” without breaking the bank.
Growing the perfect giant pumpkin requires good genetics and hard work. Turning one into a race boat requires something else
French engine manufacturer Nanni is one of the fastest-growing propulsion companies out there, thanks to its compact motors ranging from 10 to 2,200 horsepower. Learn more about this power player here.
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