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Anchor Alternatives

New technology like trolling motors and Power-Poles make it easier than ever to lock a boat in position without a traditional anchor.

Whale Controversy Continues

On June 6, the head of the National Marine Manufacturers Association called on Congress to fund research into the real-time technological monitoring of marine mammals, as a way to make sure 63,000 boaters from Massachusetts to Florida continue to have access to the Atlantic Ocean.

Don’t Be a Luddite

Mechanical boat switches are simple machines, but digital technology can make them better

Whatever Floats Your Boat

If there’s one word that describes what’s going on in Maine boatbuilding today, it’s “diversity.

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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