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You should know the official Rules of the Road, but if you don’t, at least live by the unofficial “rule of tonnage.”

You should know the official Rules of the Road, but if you don’t, at least live by the unofficial “rule of tonnage.”

How a wooden boat called Bequia originally built in 1976 by California native Chris Bowman beguiled a California sailor and his family.

While tourism in the BVI is not yet what it was five years ago, it’s coming back in a big way. Most boat charter bases and marinas have been rebuilt or repaired, businesses have reopened, and fuel, groceries and provisions are readily available.

After a long period of planning for the voyage of a lifetime, Jeff Bolster and his wife, Molly finally cast off

Setting out from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 2018, Jeff Bolster and his wife, Molly, hoped to circumnavigate on their Valiant 40, Chanticleer.

After 5 years of planning and nearly three years of construction by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, the all-new Maryland Dove has sailed to its permanent home in historic St. Mary’s City, Maryland.

A couple tackles the Race to Alaska—a 750-mile mad dash from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska—with endurance, grit and ingenuity while testing the foundation of their relationship

When Bruce Farr and his renowned crew of designers, naval architects and engineers produced Design #373, the Farr 50 Pilot House, in 1997, they raised the bar for this particular design

The sixth running of the Camden Classics Cup regatta was a hit and a launch party for Lyman-Morse’s new waterfront facility.

A cloud rolls across the blue sky on a summer day in Brooklin, Maine while three sailboats cruise through Eggemoggin Reach in Sarah Faragher’s painting Morning Sail, July.

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

As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.

When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.

This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.

A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.

What many of us cherish most about time on the water are the people with whom we share it.

Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure.