Underway: An ocean gypsy finally finds her way home
September 28, 2012
Shackleton, Bligh, Slocum … Queen Bee. Queen who? OK, it’s a stretch, but when it comes to improbable small-boat voyages there should be an asterisk
Shackleton, Bligh, Slocum … Queen Bee. Queen who? OK, it’s a stretch, but when it comes to improbable small-boat voyages there should be an asterisk
Shackleton, Bligh, Slocum … Queen Bee. Queen who? OK, it’s a stretch, but when it comes to improbable small-boat voyages there should be an asterisk
The three of us were running west through Vineyard Sound on one of those spectacular days that appear after a cold front has rumbled through.
Corey Wheeler Forrest gets up each morning at 4 a.m., packs lunches for her two children, resets the alarm clock so her husband will roll
“Fishing on the reefs is good in the evening. We fished twice last week for 26 bass from 25 to 37 inches, plus the first
It is a long-standing tradition of the sea to stop and render assistance to fellow seamen in distress. That’s simply the right and moral thing
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There is within our big tribe a much smaller band of wind-burned wanderers who live for blue water, who push at the margins in search
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To select the right solar-charging system, consider your power needs, budget and boat’s design.
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From top-rated marinas to historic streets and legendary offshore fishing tournaments, this New Jersey port delivers the right mix of cruising comfort and adventure.
Catch problems early and spend more time on the water, not at the dock.
The muse for photographer Benjamin Williamson is Downeast.
Teak is fantastic for strength and durability, but when it’s used on decks it needs routine care.
These seamanship tips can help you enjoy the sandbar lifestyle.
Pirate radio stations broadcasting from ships forced the BBC to give music fans what they wanted.
A century-old Long Island Sound lighthouse offers local students unforgettable lessons on the water.
