Fire over the falls
February 1, 2012
Ablaze from stem to stern, the American side-wheel steamship Caroline is propelled over Niagara Falls on a cold, moonlit night in the winter of 1837,
Ablaze from stem to stern, the American side-wheel steamship Caroline is propelled over Niagara Falls on a cold, moonlit night in the winter of 1837,
The crew of the fishing vessel Apollo thought they had won the lottery. On Nov. 12, the New Bedford, Mass.-based 86-footer unintentionally netted an 881-pound
Hella Marine’s dimmable and energy-efficient zEuroLED 115mm down lights deliver a bright and uniform beam through advanced optics. Consuming less than 4.5 watts, these 4.5-inch
Your son just announced that his two friends are coming for the weekend. Both like to fish and would like to take a trip, but
John Watson was raising his center console’s anchor when he saw two fins emerge from the placid water.“It was incredible,” says Watson, 54, of Wilmington,
While covering the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show in December, I came across the Bonadeo 368 Walk-Around, a custom center console from Bonadeo Boatworks,
I’ve got kayaks. I’ve got a 12-foot aluminum dinghy. I’ve got a 12-foot inflatable. I’ve got a 53-foot motorsailer. I’ve got a 20-foot Mako. I’ve
The WingNuts capsize during the Race to Mackinac wasn’t the only fatal accident that US Sailing investigated in 2011. Olivia Constants, 14, died June 23
What can I do to better my chances of rescue in an emergency? A recent rescue is a good example of how to optimize your
Antarctic ice Photographer: Mike PowellCamera: Canon EOS 5D MkIILens focal length: 14mmAperture: f/8ISO: 100 This image originally appeared in the February 2012 issue.
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Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
A professional mariner prepares his Hans Christian 34 for this epic competition.
A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.
A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
