National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2021 Inductees The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) has named eleven sailors to its Class of 2021. The new inductees represent a range of achievements in competitive sailing, boat design, education and service to the sport. The announcement also highlights a significant Lifetime Achievement Award recipient … Read more

Oysters: Chesapeake Bay’s Natural Water Filters and a Restoration Priority Oysters are among the Chesapeake Bay’s most valuable natural allies. As powerful filter feeders, a single adult oyster can strain and clean a substantial volume of water every day, helping to reduce sediments and remove excess nutrients that contribute to algal blooms and poor oxygen … Read more

Can You Canoe? Chesapeake Bay log canoes are striking vessels: tall masts, an abundance of sail for their size, and a distinctive crew setup that requires sailors to perch outboard on long wooden hiking boards to keep the boat balanced and upright. These graceful yet overpowered boats are at the heart of a summer tradition … Read more

Using VHF Radios Effectively When Boating in Heavy Traffic Boating feels simple on open water or when you’re mostly alone offshore: quick whistle calls and light traffic make navigation easy. But in a crowded port with many vessels of different sizes and speeds, everything changes. Close-quarters situations demand clear communication, careful listening and the confidence … Read more

Antique & Classic Boat Festival in Salem, Massachusetts — 36th Annual For the 36th consecutive year, Salem, Massachusetts, will welcome a rich display of beautiful antique and classic wooden boats at the Antique & Classic Boat Festival. The festival celebrates maritime history, craftsmanship and the enduring appeal of vintage boats, bringing together owners, restorers and … Read more

Long-Distance Boat Trailering: Lessons from a 1,200-Mile Haul Trailering a boat to a neighborhood launch ramp is one thing; trailering it across several states is another. The farther you travel and the larger the boat and trailer, the more details and challenges you’ll face. I learned that the hard way when I hauled a 27-foot … Read more

Coast Guard Expedition Locates Wreck of 1942 Grumman Duck on Greenland Ice Cap An air-sea rescue mission that became one of World War II’s most dramatic and tragic episodes appears to have a long-awaited resolution. Researchers now say they have identified the crash site of a Coast Guard J2F-4 Grumman Duck that went down on … Read more

John Aurelio Garau: Dana Point Sailor, Lifeguard and Worldly Adventurer For more than three decades John Aurelio Garau called a slip on F Dock at Dana Point Harbor home. There he kept Salome, his 27-foot Erickson sailboat, and lived a life that, after age 60, resembled an endless summer of surfing, sailing, scuba diving and … Read more

From the Cradle to the Grave: The Ed Coffin Photography Collection at the Penobscot Marine Museum The Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine, presents “From the Cradle to the Grave: Mining the Ed Coffin Collection,” an exhibition of maritime photography highlighting ship launches, wrecks and the visual history of New England sailing vessels. The Penobscot … Read more

Diesel Outboards Gain Traction: Axopar 37 Trials with Cox CXO300 Diesel outboard engines are increasingly attracting attention across several boat segments. Recent trials installing twin Cox Powertrain CXO300 diesel outboards on an Axopar 37 illustrate the practical benefits and trade-offs of diesel propulsion for modern recreational and utility boats. Test Program and Sea Trials The … Read more