Bluenose II: Honor and Embarrassment Among the Crew
At 17 I joined the schooner Bluenose II as a deckhand while she was anchored off St. Lucia in the West Indies. My father was a close friend…
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Boston Whaler 13-Foot Boat: Specs, Features and Review
In 1956 a Harvard graduate with a degree in philosophy set out to transform small-boat design and the very way Americans went boating. Dick Fisher combined unconventional thinking…
Blue Blade Knife Review: Specs, Performance & Buying Tips
Hasselblad H3D-39: Camera Settings, Technique, and Practical Notes This image was photographed with a Hasselblad H3D-39 and the technical details listed below. The combination of a medium-format camera,…
Returning to the Fighting Chair: My Comeback After a Long Break
Nearly two years earlier — on a Sunday afternoon, June 10, 2012 — I finished my last professional shift on a charter-boat deck. That spring I’d resisted the…
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Lyrics, History and Meaning
It takes a hearty soul to live aboard when fall turns to winter. Being cold on a boat feels as out of place as being drunk in church:…
Panga Boat Power: Improve Outboard Performance
John Salafia and Briana “Bri” Smith discovered a love for boating nearly a decade ago while living in Essex, Connecticut. Their apartment on Main Street was only a…
Coast Guard Response Report: Long Island Sound
Recent responses from around the nation HOLED — The fishing vessel Sarah-Kate sits aground in Rockland Harbor, Maine, after strong winds swept through the area. The Coast Guard…
Buzzworthy Trends and Viral Stories to Watch
Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS Debuts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in the fall is traditionally a hotspot for new model…
Explore Old Town: Photo Slideshow
Capturing the Essence of Boating: Images, Care, and Choosing the Right Vessel Boating can mean different things to different people: a quiet morning cruise on glassy water, a…
Regal Debuts 35-Foot Coupe: Full Specs & Photos
Regal 35 Sport Coupe: A Compact Cruiser with Big-Boat Feel The sport coupe concept—an enclosed bridge deck and cockpit that can be air-conditioned or heated—has become increasingly popular…
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