
Live bait: unfair advantage or labor-intensive art form?
As Charley Soares noses the bow of his 18-foot skiff toward the edge of the boulder field, I glance quickly at the near-2-pound scup dangling

As Charley Soares noses the bow of his 18-foot skiff toward the edge of the boulder field, I glance quickly at the near-2-pound scup dangling

Japanese letters mark the hull of this 24-foot boat that was removed from Oregon’s Muriel Ponster Memorial Wayside Beach in March. It will be difficult

Owners and insurance companies sell a wave of damaged boats soon after a major storm hits the coast. These boats can a bargain for those

Photos by Robert L. Drake Stepping into the living room and seeing the view down the length of the Riviera Canal’s side channel, Mike Jolly

Photo by Billy Black Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Shutter speed: 1/125 second Lens focal length: 24mm Aperture: f/16 ISO: 400 May 2013 issue

Bill Prince took to boating at the age of 5, joining his grandfather on early morning fishing trips and messing about in small boats as

Illustration by Jim Ewing “This boat is a thoroughbred of the purest strain. Her lines, the way she lies at a mooring, her responsiveness to
Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute. www.captains.com 1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: Which of the following does

When a sailboat magazine editor raves about a powerboat, it must be something special. Practical Sailor’s Ann Key and a panel of colleagues honored the

I recently accepted an invitation from my Patagonian neighbors to visit their daughter, who is living on the island of Chiloe across the Gulf of

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.