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Print magazine May 2015

Walking the plank – Quentin Snediker

The director of Mystic Seaport’s Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard and the man who led the construction of the schooner Amistad and the restoration of

The heart wants what it wants

I don’t think I ever left the dock, in the many years I have owned Bossanova, when I didn’t feel a visceral thrill, a small

SEAMANSHIP QUIZ – May 2015

Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute www.captains.com 1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: A sailboat is approaching your

A savior to boats and men

She was the dedicated keeper of Lime Rock Light Station in Newport, Rhode Island, and an expert small-boat handler. Admired by a U.S. president for

Sunset on the banks

Oil painting by William R. Davis It’s sunset on the banks. The breeze is fading as twilight grows. Sails are slack on the schooner, and

Courtesy Tashmoo Boatworks

Building the Tashmoo

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.

Painting of a boat

Maritine Art by Brechin Morgan

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.

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.

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