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

Book recommendation for marine and engine enthusiasts: Consider the 2008 Devereux Books release by Stan Grayson (priced at $36.95), an accessible and richly illustrated examination of the engines that powered traditional vessels. This book offers a detailed, reader-friendly overview of the people, companies and machines that kept boats moving through the age of internal combustion … Read more

Photo by Todd Gipstein Camera: Nikon D300 New London Ledge Lighthouse, Groton, Connecticut July 2014 issue New London Ledge Lighthouse: A Photographic Perspective This striking image by Todd Gipstein captures the New London Ledge Lighthouse off the coast of Groton, Connecticut, with clarity and an eye for composition. Shot with a Nikon D300, the photograph … Read more

Leading the Next Generation: Capt. Todd Prestidge and Coast Guard Training at Cape May Capt. Todd Prestidge, commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, New Jersey, oversees the entry point for the service’s enlisted workforce. Each year, his center welcomes roughly 100 new recruits each week for an intensive, eight-week … Read more

First Mate Pets Original Collection: Marine-Grade Pet Beds for Boats If you keep a dog or cat aboard your boat, choosing the right bedding can make a big difference for comfort, cleanliness and safety. First Mate Pets’ Original Collection is a line of pet beds purpose-built for life on the water, combining durable marine-grade materials … Read more

Jeanne Socrates has a focused to-do list. Her boat, Nereida, a 2009 Swedish-built Najad 380, is approaching the point where a significant refit is needed. Her latest ocean passage, from Mexico across the Pacific, left deck fittings and running rigging in need of attention. A full re-rig may be required, and the scope of the … Read more