When I first saw the evocative photograph of the compact, diesel-powered Down Easter featured on this month’s cover, I knew it had to run in the magazine. The image captures a timeless moment at sea: a clean, purposeful boat, quietly confident in its element. Give me that scene any day. The boat is the North … Read more

Si-Tex’s NavStar series brings advanced navigation and situational awareness to a compact, user-friendly package. The NavStar 10 (10-inch) and NavStar 12 (12-inch) multifunction displays combine radar, sonar, chart plotting and onboard entertainment into single dashboard units designed for use on a wide range of recreational and light-commercial vessels. With both modern touchscreen controls and traditional … Read more

Nordic Tugs has introduced an updated version of its popular 39-footer, now featuring a lower-profile flybridge with a redesigned helm and an intuitive joystick-style docking control. The new silhouette reduces windage and enhances the sightlines from the pilothouse and bridge. “We have always been known for the great view from our flybridges, and with this … Read more

If you head to Maine by boat, a lobster roll is practically required. Cruise to Philadelphia and you’ll tie up and grab a cheesesteak at Pat’s or Geno’s. On Chesapeake Bay, the Maryland-style crab cake is a perfect excuse for a day on the water. Food and boating have long been natural companions, and that … Read more

Power Catamarans Are Becoming the Top Choice for Bareboat Charters Owners of runabouts, sailboats, fishing boats and midsize motoryachts are increasingly contacting bareboat charter companies with a specific request: power catamarans. These twin-hulled vessels are drawing attention as an ideal option for vacationers who want more space, comfort and versatility while cruising. “The power catamaran … Read more

On June 1 the Atlantic hurricane season began, the red snapper season opened, and the Deepwater Horizon well continued to discharge massive quantities of oil into the Gulf of Mexico—more than a half-million gallons a day at that time. Charter captain Mike Eller tracked daily updates as the spill and the expanding no-fishing zone inched … Read more

Four beloved maritime and adventure books have been reissued in thoughtfully produced paperback editions, each featuring a new celebrity introduction. These reprints bring classic narratives and practical guides back into circulation, updated with contemporary context and curated extras to help modern readers connect with historic voyages, seafaring skills, and underwater imagination. Bloomsbury Publishing has released … Read more

National Coast Guard Museum: Preserving Heroism, History and Innovation at Sea On Feb. 18, 1952, a brutal nor’easter split two oil tankers, Fort Mercer and Pendleton, off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The dramatic rescue of 70 men from both ships — and, in particular, the daring 32-person rescue led by Boatswain’s Mate First Class Bernard Webber … Read more

Antares Yachts Offers Factory Pickup with Cape Horn Delivery Experience Antares Yachts, an Argentine builder of 44-foot sailing catamarans, is promoting a distinctive delivery option that combines hands-on experience, expert seamanship, and technical backing. Buyers who choose to collect their Antares 44i directly from the factory can opt to sail south around Cape Horn accompanied … Read more

Photos by Alison Langley Nathaniel S. Wilson: Preserving Traditional Sailmaking in East Boothbay, Maine Overlooking the harbor at East Boothbay, Maine, Nathaniel S. Wilson Sailmaker Inc. has spent decades producing sails using time-honored, hands-on techniques. Now in its 37th year, the loft continues to cut and hand-sew woven sailcloth the same way Wilson learned during … Read more