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 square feet and 289 net tons of steel, wood, memory, and improvisation—its decks smoothed by generations of footsteps: immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, soldiers bound for war, … Read more

Hesperia, a community of roughly 99,000 residents, sits in California’s so-called “high desert” at about 3,200 feet above sea level. An hour and a half from the bustle of the San Bernardino Valley and Los Angeles, the landscape is dominated by Joshua trees, cactus and sparse, sunburnt scrub that runs to the foothills. In summer … Read more

Most people get an annual physical even when they feel fine. A doctor can spot problems early and either treat them or refer you to a specialist. Your boat benefits from the same preventive care: a professional marine surveyor—and sometimes a mechanic or electrical technician—can inspect systems you might not routinely check. A thorough survey … Read more

Tie up in Jersey City for skyline views, or in Manhattan to soak up the city’s vibrant energy and culture. Adobe Stock New York Harbor is a must-see destination for any cruising boater. From the historic vessels and maritime lore of South Street Seaport to Manhattan’s endless mix of museums, restaurants and shops, the harbor … Read more

The Tashmoo Skiff Returns: Classic Downeast Design Reborn for a New Generation I sold my 18-foot Tashmoo more than 20 years ago to the town of Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard. Harbormaster Jay Wilbur met me in Woods Hole, inspected the boat, wrote a check and told his assistant, “Take her home.” I called Wilbur … Read more

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 get the same spotlight as striped bass or tuna, fluke are among the most pursued saltwater species in the region. Frequent changes to minimum sizes and bag … Read more

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 Aug. 8. He was 82. Rousmaniere’s books on seamanship, yachting history and maritime safety became essential reading for generations of sailors and helped shape modern approaches to … Read more

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 the time he was a teenager. By 15 he was competing in his own boat, and as the years passed his horizon kept widening: seven Bermuda Races, … Read more

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 to one day set out on a grand adventure. That sense of destiny began at age seven during a visit to Mystic Seaport, where the sight of … Read more

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 whether they could have done more due diligence before sending additional payments that may never be recovered. “When we did the contract with them in 2025, American … Read more