Block Island: A Boater’s Summer Destination Block Island sits just 12 miles off the coast of Rhode Island — close enough to tempt many boaters, yet far enough that the passage demands respect. The island is a narrow 3-by-7-mile landform whose approach can be complicated by shifting currents, fickle or brisk winds, and a high … Read more

Pilothouse Profile View The pilothouse design combines shelter, visibility, and practical deck layout to create a versatile boat that performs well in a variety of conditions. Built with a deep cockpit, protective pilothouse and generous freeboard, this style traces its roots to workboats while offering comfort and usability for recreational and utility applications alike. Below … Read more

“Every time we visit the Newport boat show we come home with a new boat,” says Cindy Cuminale, who lives in Darien, Connecticut, with her husband Jim. Their most recent trip to Newport was in 2017, when the couple began searching for a larger yacht to replace their Eastbay 50. They headed straight to one … Read more

Reports of Japanese-labeled boats washing ashore on Oregon beaches have become a recurring sight in recent weeks. At least four vessels bearing Japanese writing have been found along the Oregon coastline in the last month, prompting increased attention from state officials, scientists and local communities concerned about debris from the 2011 tsunami and its environmental … Read more

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