
Icebreakers of the USCG
The Coast Guard’s Bay-class fleet is tasked with keeping shipping lanes open in the cold months.

The Coast Guard’s Bay-class fleet is tasked with keeping shipping lanes open in the cold months.

Professional mariners and recreational boaters are unhappy about the Coast Guard’s proposed cost-saving measure.

A photo series speaks to the USCG’s dedication to keeping recreational boaters safe.

On the night of February 18, 1952, two World War II-era T2 oil tankers, the SS Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer were caught in a

After rough seas smashed the windshield of their adventure boat and shorted out their electronics, the M/V Samish came to the rescue

Police recaptured three men who’d escaped prison in Grenada and are now being investigated in connection with a missing cruising couple who are feared dead.

To reduce ship strikes, the U.S. Coast Guard launched a whale alert system for vessel operators in the Salish Sea

Two men went fishing off the coast of Washington. Only one of them was recovered from a life raft off the coast of Canada.

Off the coast of California, a fishing vessel was hit by a tanker while off course and traveling in a shipping lane

The mast on the schooner Grace Bailey snapped, just a mile east of Rockland Harbor.

The plywood Cruis-Along provided a practical platform for middle-class boaters during the post-World War II era.

The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.

The history of Yankee and the art of living aboard.

The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever made.

An expert can uncover problems before they turn serious and expensive.

There’s no better time than autumn to visit New York Harbor and then cruise north for leaf peeping

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.

The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.

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.

A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.