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Print magazine June 2012

Q&A – General safety

Heading out only when conditions are perfect is not always possible. What are some tips for getting under way in questionable weather? When circumstances dictate

In the moment

Rob O’NealCamera: Nikon D700Lens focal length: 16 mmISO: 800Aperture: f/11Shutter speed: 1/640 second This Images photo originally appeared in the June 2012 issue.

Life aboard a lightship

On a chilly November day in 1939, the brand-new Cornfield Point lightship maneuvered into position off the mouth of the Connecticut River, three miles south

Like father like son

Rives, Walker and Allen Potts have experienced their fondest memories together while racing their 48-foot sloop Rives Potts raced Carina, his 48-foot 1969 McCurdy &

Two boats sailing with a bridge in the distance.

The Newport Waterfront

Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.

Exterior side view of a blue Hinckley boat

A Remade Boat by Hinckley

When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship

Courtesy Flexiteek

Teak Decking Alternatives

Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.

Joe Lovejoy

Buying a Norwegian Rescue Ship

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.

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