Shipwrecks draw our attention because they blend drama, human error and the raw power of the sea. They happen to all kinds of vessels, on rivers and oceans alike, and each one offers lessons—sometimes about nature’s dominance, sometimes about human negligence, and often about a mix of both. The steamship New Orleans is an early … Read more
R.J. Boyle has made a name for himself catching broadbill swordfish in the Gulf Stream during daylight hours. His approach to daytime swordfishing combines patience, precise technique and deep knowledge of currents and gear, allowing him to locate and land giant fish in waters that are often 1,700 to 1,800 feet deep. Even with 10 … Read more
18-Foot White Shark “Curly” — Largest Shark Ever Tagged off Cape Cod Last week, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy released striking drone photographs and footage showing the largest white shark ever tagged off Cape Cod. The shark is an 18-foot female known to researchers as Curly, a name derived from the distinctive curl in her … Read more
Atlantic Watch: Four Tropical Waves Monitored as Nana Looms The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently monitoring four tropical waves across the Atlantic basin that have the potential to develop into named storms. These disturbances come on the heels of Hurricane Laura, which made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm less than a week … Read more
Tiara 3100 Coronet: A Timeless Day-Boat with Modern Detail Some boats possess an enduring aesthetic, and Tiara’s 3100 Coronet is a strong example. With a low-slung profile, diamond-pattern non-skid walking surfaces and broad side decks, the Coronet recalls many of the styling cues that made earlier Tiara models so distinctive. Company CEO David Slikkers notes … Read more
Hiring a Coast Guard‑Licensed Captain to Deliver Your Boat There may be occasions when you need to hire someone to move or deliver your boat. While no law requires you to use a Coast Guard‑licensed captain, your insurance company or lender may require it. Asking an unlicensed friend to handle delivery can put both the … Read more
Review: X Shore Eelex 8000 — A Practical All-Electric 26-Foot Center Console Over the past 30 years I’ve operated many electric-powered boats: some hybrids that paired a diesel engine with battery banks and electric motors for slow, efficient cruising, and several fully electric 20- to 30-foot launches. Over time I grew skeptical. Electric ranges often … Read more
Rose Dorothea — The Schooner That Won the Lipton Cup Behind many historical victories are decisive moments and the people who nudged events into motion. In the case of the fishing schooner Rose Dorothea, it was Rose Dorothea Perry who persuaded her husband to enter a high-profile 1907 fishermen’s schooner race that would secure the … Read more
Banker-Turned-Boater Offers Practical Advice on Buying a Boat Peter Schleck of Portsmouth, Va., is a banker who became a boater a few years ago. His experience as both a financial professional and a new boat owner gives him a clear, grounded perspective for anyone thinking about purchasing a boat in today’s market. “My advice is … Read more
Photos by Bob Grieser Have you ever wanted to try chicken necking — to spend a day working like a Chesapeake Bay crabber even if you don’t own a boat, a basket, a crab net or a trotline? For a genuine, hands-on taste of that tradition, head to Schnaitman’s Wye Landing seafood compound. This family-run … Read more