Icebreakers on the Great Lakes: How They Keep Winter Shipping Moving When winter settles over the Great Lakes, the landscape changes from open water to a frozen expanse that can dominate the region from December well into spring. Some seasons are especially severe: in 2015 more than 80 percent of the lakes’ surface water froze, … Read more

Boater Rescued After Drifting in Gulf Stream: 24-Year-Old Samuel Moss Found Alive In early January, 24-year-old Samuel Moss Jr. purchased a 21-foot Angler cuddy cabin in South Florida with plans to return to his home island of Bimini via Nassau. The first leg of his journey — crossing the Gulf Stream to Nassau — went … Read more

Jay Fleming: Chesapeake Bay Photographer Capturing Watermen, Boats and Wild Places On any given day, Chesapeake Bay photographer Jay Fleming can be found slogging through mosquito-rich marshes, paddling among workboats or plunging into a net full of fish to get the images he needs. Always willing to go the extra mile, Fleming’s photography opens a … Read more

On a seemingly ordinary August day in 2015, John Waldman stood at the edge of Hempstead Harbor on Long Island’s north shore and noticed something unusual in the water. Instead of the familiar blue of Long Island Sound, the surface was broken by a silver flash: menhaden, commonly called bunker, packed in dense schools. “There … Read more

Essential Navigation and Cruising Apps Every Boater Should Know After 30 years of cruising, I’ve found that well-designed apps make navigation safer, more efficient and often more enjoyable. From route planning and chart overlays to tide tables and customs clearance, modern apps reduce uncertainty and let you focus on the voyage. Below I summarize the … Read more

Benjamin Mendlowitz — Photo Details and Technical Notes Photo by Benjamin Mendlowitz This photograph by Benjamin Mendlowitz was published in the May 2015 issue. Below are the full technical details and a concise explanation of what the camera settings indicate, along with practical notes on how similar results can be achieved. The following information is … Read more

Boat Overview, Care, and Practical Tips for Boaters The photograph above captures a moment related to boating and the maritime lifestyle. Whether you are assessing a vessel, preparing for a day on the water, or simply appreciating marine photography, this article offers practical guidance on boat care, safety, and how to get the most from … Read more

We asked for dogs, and you delivered—hundreds of them. Nearly 200 readers entered our Salty Paws Photo Contest, sending more than 400 images of their favorite four-legged crewmates. The response celebrated every size, shape and personality: large and small, sleek and shaggy, dignified and delightfully goofy. Above all, the photos captured what matters most—dogs who … Read more

Couple sails deep into Central America “Around the Next Bend,” ($18.50, Katchor Enterprises, 2008) by Bernie Katchor recounts the extensive cruising life and the seven-month river and coastal voyage undertaken by Bernie and Yvonne Katchor. The book captures their time exploring remote waterways, learning from local communities, and documenting the natural world they encountered along … Read more

A collision with a submerged object may have re-opened a repaired keel area and sank the 47-foot cruiser. The weather had not been kind to Paul and Helen Glavin as they cruised, and the night of April 1 was no different. Fooled by a forecast of gentle northeasterlies, the retired British couple set off from … Read more