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.
At 70 years old, the builder that defined the long-distance trawler is still going strong.
These owners chose specific designs that allow them to explore the country, and even the world.
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.
