The Legacy of Beals Island
December 4, 2025
Beals Island has been home base for builders whose designs inspire today’s fiberglass lobster boats.
Beals Island has been home base for builders whose designs inspire today’s fiberglass lobster boats.
Brooklin, Maine, has wooden boatbuilding in its veins. It’s home to the WoodenBoat School, which, since 1981, has taught more than 20,000 people about the
In Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, this maritime icon has been restored to its original purpose
Scores of wooden boat festivals flaunt polished brass and blinding varnish, but none have the hippie-go-lucky vibe of Port Townsend
Washington state boatbuilding students are constructing zero-emissions pumpout boats
The Danish fishing boat Thor helped Jews escape Denmark during World War II.
Classic boat fans will be on the docks in Mystic, Connecticut, for the 31st annual Woodenboat Show.
How a wooden boat called Bequia originally built in 1976 by California native Chris Bowman beguiled a California sailor and his family.
Sam Chamberlin has designed everything from Downeast cruisers to center consoles to sailing yachts, and has spent the last 14 years with Rockport Marine—a custom wooden boatbuilding and yacht restoration yard in Rockport, Maine.
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.
