Peter Truslow and EdgeWater Power Boats Peter Truslow is the president of EdgeWater Power Boats, a company based in Edgewater, Florida, known for producing rugged, durable, high-quality open boats designed for serious boating families, commercial users and enforcement agencies. Truslow has spent virtually his entire career around boats — from growing up on Long Island … Read more

Zac Sunderland Returns to Marina Del Rey After Solo Circumnavigation Seventeen-year-old Zac Sunderland sailed back into his hometown of Marina Del Rey, California, after completing a solo circumnavigation that covered 24,568 miles. Sailing his 1972 Islander 36, Intrepid, Sunderland began his voyage in June 2008 and spent roughly 13 months at sea before arriving at … Read more

Etesian Mariner Wireless Wind Sensor — Easy Installation, No Batteries The Mariner wireless wind sensor from Etesian Technologies is designed to make wind monitoring on small craft and pleasure boats simple and reliable. Its standout feature is a self-contained generator that powers the unit, eliminating the need for external wiring or routine battery changes. That … Read more

Photos by Michael Cevoli The tug Puma is a classic example of a durable, no-nonsense workboat that has logged decades of service in northeastern U.S. waters. Built in 1962 by the Diamond Manufacturing Co. in Savannah, Georgia, she was originally commissioned by Turecamo Maritime of Staten Island, New York and entered service as Jean Turecamo. … Read more

Rimas Meleshyus: The Sailor Who Prefers to Drift “Kon Tiki”-Style Rimas Meleshyus has built a reputation not as a conventional sailor, but as a mariner who lets the sea take him. He describes his voyages as “Kon Tiki-style,” an allusion to drifting expeditions rather than the typical practice of steering a vessel under sail. That … Read more

Nimbus 465 Coupé — “The Voyager”: A New Flagship for Long-Distance Exploration Nimbus, the respected Swedish boatbuilder long admired across Europe, is expanding its presence in the United States with a new flagship model: the Nimbus 465 Coupé, nicknamed “The Voyager.” Having entered the U.S. market with dayboats in 2017, Nimbus is now targeting the … Read more

Restoring a Herreshoff Classic: The Resurrection of the 1904 Yacht Doris For decades the once-elegant Herreshoff racing yacht Doris, built in 1904, sat in decline—hogged, peeling and forgotten—tucked into a secluded cove along the lower Connecticut River. Even in its deteriorated state the yacht still suggested the grandeur of an era when craftsmanship mattered, when … Read more

Erie Canal Closure Casts Doubt on 2020 Great Loop Cruise The Erie Canal, a central and historic segment of the Great Loop cruising route, faces an unprecedented interruption in 2020 that could derail many boaters’ plans. New York State has classified the canal as “non-essential” during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the New York State … Read more

Dave Brayton carries the sea’s work in his hands. Born and raised around Narragansett Bay, he has supported himself by quahogging out of Bristol, Rhode Island, since 1958. At 83, he still heads out most days aboard Old Dog, his 23-foot Ocean Scout skiff driven by a 225-hp Yamaha outboard. The boat is a working … Read more

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series about sailboat sea trials. The sea trial is your best opportunity to judge how a prospective sailboat actually performs and whether it will suit your needs. Beyond testing speed, handling and systems under way, the trial lets you “live the boat” for a few hours … Read more