Alex Schulze, 4ocean Co-Founder, and Lila the Diving Dog: Helping Tackle Plastic Pollution Alex Schulze is the co-founder of 4ocean, the organization built around the mission of removing plastic and other debris from the ocean. Founded with a clear focus on cleaning waterways and raising awareness about plastic pollution, 4ocean has become widely recognized for … Read more

Flicka: The Little Pocket Cruiser That Became a Legend In the 1950s designer Bruce Bingham discovered two derelict wooden sailboats just south of Wickford, Rhode Island. They measured 22 and 28 feet and featured a strong sheer, a bluff bow and low freeboard. Bingham learned they were Newport boats—working fishing boats with roots in mid-19th … Read more

Louis Robein: Persevering Past Cape Horn in the Global Solo Challenge Louis Robein, a 70-year-old skipper sailing the 37-foot cruiser Le Souffle de la Mer III, remains one of the competitors navigating the three great capes in the Global Solo Challenge. Since departing Spain he has logged roughly 21,000 nautical miles and, despite serious setbacks … Read more

Everett Pearson: Fiberglass Pioneer Behind Pearson Yachts and J/Boats Everett Pearson, a pioneer in fiberglass boatbuilding and a co-founder of Pearson Yachts, died on Dec. 24, 2017, at Hope Hospice Center in Providence, Rhode Island. He was 84. Over a career that helped reshape recreational sailing and composite manufacturing, Pearson played a central role in … Read more

Practical fishing advice and years of experience can make a huge difference when you’re trying to find and catch fish. One common mistake anglers make is assuming they can simply drift in mid-sound or a couple of miles offshore and wait for a bite. That often leads to long, unproductive days. Fish congregate around structure—rock … Read more

Boat Strikes Killing More Sea Turtles in 2020, Mote Marine Laboratory Reports Researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida, say boat strikes have claimed more sea turtles so far in 2020 than during all of 2019. According to Mote, there have been 23 recorded boat-strike incidents this year compared with 18 last … Read more

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