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Technical

When the Going Gets Rough

There are two types of boaters: Those who’ve been caught in rough weather, and those who will. Three professional captains share boathandling tips.

Keeping A Lookout

Learn How Coast Guard Navigational Rules Work And Apply To Recreational Boaters — And Also Gain A Firm Understanding Of The International And Inland Navigation

Power to play: new outboards, sterndrives, pods and more

After several years of high-horsepower introductions, outboard manufacturers have shifted their focus to the midrange, with Yamaha debuting a much lighter 90-hp 4-stroke and Evinrude pushing out 2-strokes from 150 to 200 hp with its G2 technology.

A navigational guide to the 35th America’s Cup

If you thought the 34th America’s Cup was a whirlwind of innovative yacht design and never-before-seen media coverage, then the total spectator immersion planned for AC35 in Bermuda is really going to get your attention.

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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