Today on deck
Yankee Steam Ferry: History, Design and Specifications
By the time you step aboard the 136-and-a-half-foot ferry Yankee, it becomes apparent that this is not simply a vessel for transport. It is a keeper of time—10,000…
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Latest entriesSummer Flounder (Fluke): Fishing, Regulations, and Threats
Summer flounder, commonly called fluke, combine mystery, adaptability and aggression—qualities that make them a favorite target for anglers up and down the East Coast. Although they don’t always…
John Rousmaniere Obituary (1944–2026) – Eight Bells Tribute
John Pierce Rousmaniere, the sailor, maritime historian, and longtime advocate for safety at sea who was inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2020, died on…
Obituary: John Jock Williams – Eight Bells for a Sailor
John “Jock” Williams: A Life Forged by Sea and Wood He grew up on Martha’s Vineyard, spending summers working the docks, learning to rig, and racing sailboats by…
Brechin Morgan’s Maritime Art Collection
Brechin Lee Morgan: Sailor, Painter, and Solo Circumnavigator Long before Brechin Lee Morgan picked up a paintbrush or left Block Island aboard his 27-foot cutter, he had vowed…
Boat Building Performance Guarantee: What It Covers
The bankruptcy announcement in June left buyers who had placed deposits on Kadey-Krogen and American Tugs boats reacting with shock, disappointment, frustration and anger. Many are now second-guessing…
