Boating has always been part of Mike Cantor’s life. Raised in New Jersey, he spent countless summers cruising offshore and still remembers long conversations with his grandfather, a motoryacht enthusiast who owned classic yachts including an Elco, a Trumpy and a 1950s Chris-Craft. Cantor’s father shared that same passion for the water, introducing him to … Read more

Maverick Boat Co. Cobia 277CC — Versatile Center Console for Family and Fishing The Maverick Boat Co. developed the Cobia 277CC with a clear mission: deliver big-water performance and practical features in a manageable center console boat. As director of marketing Charlie Johnson explains, “Deliver big-water performance and features in a manageable package.” That balance—between … Read more

We’ve come a long way from the era of Sir Thomas Lipton at the helm of Shamrock, dressed in a suit and bow tie. Modern America’s Cup yachts demand helmets, body armor and an extraordinary level of athleticism — and courage — from the sailors who race these high‑tech machines. The sport now blends cutting‑edge … Read more

Eddie Fay: Newport Maritime Artist Capturing the Peril and Poetry of Working Boats Newport-based artist Eddie Fay has spent a lifetime aboard commercial vessels, and his paintings reflect an intimate knowledge of the sea’s moods. At 71, after 53 years earning his living on New England waters, Fay paints the moments he knows best: working … Read more

All 18 Crew Members of Asian Forest Rescued by Indian Coast Guard Off Mangalore On July 17, the Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued all 18 Chinese crew members aboard the merchant vessel Asian Forest after the ship developed a severe list roughly six nautical miles from the port of Mangalore. According to initial reports, the … Read more

Alaska’s Vaccine Lifeline: Boats, Sled Dogs and a Century-Old Spirit of Rescue Paws digging into frozen earth, breath hanging in negative-30-degree air—those images from 1925 remain powerful reminders of Alaska’s history of rugged rescue. That winter, musher Leonhard Seppala and other brave Alaskans completed a perilous sled dog relay to carry diphtheria serum into Nome. … Read more

At the National Marine Electronics Association show last September, New Zealand-based Vesper Marine introduced Cortex, a modular communications and monitoring platform the company bills as “VHF reimagined.” Cortex centers on a compact M1 base unit and expands with H1 or H1P handsets and a mobile app. The system can be purchased as a basic M1 … Read more

Building a powerboat from a kit isn’t for everyone, but for many it’s an excellent way to get exactly the boat they want at a lower cost and with the satisfaction of doing much of the work themselves. Some choose kits because no production boat matches their needs, others because they have time and workshop … Read more

John Stobart’s Aucoot Cove: A Quiet Harbor on Buzzards Bay Picture marine artist John Stobart standing on the shore of Aucoot Cove, eyes fixed on Converse Point across the water. It’s a clear, calm day on Buzzards Bay along Massachusetts’s southern coastline—an ideal day for small-boat outings and a perfect subject for a harbor painting. … Read more

Tropical Waters: Joseph McGurl’s Atmospheric Marine Painting A dark sky presses low over pale green water in Joseph McGurl’s oil-on-panel work titled “Tropical Waters.” The painting shows a lone waterman returning from a morning on the sea, set against a dramatic horizon. That stark contrast between a storm-forward sky and tropical-colored water is precisely the … Read more