Veteran offshore sailor and boatyard owner Phin Sprague Jr. sees a close relationship between solving geometry problems and well-designed, properly installed boat systems. “I always
The balancing act between complexity and simplicity When it comes to boats, we seem to go out of our way to make things more complicated
It’s hard to imagine trying to conduct a rescue under much worse conditions. Hurricane-force winds, gusting to 100 knots. Temperatures a nail-popping minus 20 F.
Fall is a small-batch bourbon. Fleeting, bittersweet, aromatic. It’s the best season. Autumn offers a bit of everything for those who linger on the water
You can learn a lot about a boat when it starts gusting up and a sea begins to build. Does the boat want to knock
We were drifting 12 miles southeast of Block Island, R.I., in 140 feet of water in a spot called the “Gully” – six old friends
A small boat, a good cigar, pleasant conversation with an old friend, fish on the prowl, a warm breeze – that’s about as close to
It was inevitable, I suppose. Tempt the fates too many times and eventually you’re going to roll snake eyes. Mother Nature will be denied for
Somewhere deep in the Southern Ocean, a sailor puts out a call for help after the keel falls off his ocean racer and the boat
Anchored off an island in eastern Long Island Sound one afternoon late last summer, my son, who was 9 at the time, asked, “Can we
Sailing Hall of Famer, America’s Cup legend, and founder of CNN dies at age 87.
A Great Lakes boater finds a ride for all seasons in a military-grade RIB by Safe Boats.
The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.
If a passenger goes overboard at sea, there’s a 40 percent chance you’ll never see that person again. Here are the recovery procedures you need to know.
To select the right solar-charging system, consider your power needs, budget and boat’s design.
Your old engine is costing you more than you think. Here’s what you need to know before you pull the trigger on new iron.
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.
