Somewhere in the vast Southern Ocean, a solo sailor sends out a desperate call for help after the keel falls off his ocean racer and the hull begins to take on water. His boat is compromised and the situation is urgent. Many miles ahead, another competitor—riding the crest of a deep ocean depression in 35- … Read more

IMIS Corp. About IMIS Corp. IMIS Corp. is a marine insurance broker focused on helping boat owners secure the right coverage for their vessels. We work with a wide range of carriers and underwriters to tailor policies for pleasure boats, cruisers, fishing vessels, and more. Our goal is simple: provide clear, practical insurance solutions backed … Read more

Mallows Bay: The Ghost Fleet and Its Living Sanctuary Located just south of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River, Mallows Bay is a remarkable and unexpected landscape where history and nature meet. The site is best known as a ship graveyard — the final resting place for at least 80 World War I wooden vessels … Read more

Restoring Tally Ho: Rebuilding a 107-Year-Old Albert Strange Yacht I’ve done something a little foolish and wonderfully absorbing: I bought a 47-foot yacht named Tally Ho. She cost me about $1.30, is a 107-year-old Albert Strange design and a gaff-rigged cutter, and she needs a complete rebuild. I left a secure position on a beautiful … Read more

If you’re planning boat trips this season, don’t overlook Connecticut. With more than 600 miles of coastline, thousands of miles of rivers and hundreds of lakes and reservoirs, Connecticut offers a wide variety of boating experiences—from quiet tidal creeks to lively harbors and secluded islands. While popular spots can be crowded in high season, there … Read more

Coast Guard Runs 47-Foot Motor Lifeboat Through Heavy Surf Training at Ocean Beach If you’ve learned any skill that demands repetition—golf, music, fly fishing—you know the value of practice. The U.S. Coast Guard applies that same principle to lifesaving work, and nowhere is practice more critical than when crews train a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat in … Read more

International 420: A Durable, High-Performance Two-Person Dinghy The International 420 is one of the world’s most enduring and widely sailed centerboard dinghies. With an estimated 56,000 boats built, the 420 sits alongside classics such as the Sunfish and the Laser in popularity, but it occupies a distinct niche: unlike those singlehanded designs, the 420 is … Read more

Formula 387 Center Console Fish (CCF) and Center Console Sport (CCS) — New 38-Foot Center Consoles Formula Boats has confirmed that its two new 387 center console models—the Formula 387 Center Console Fish (CCF) aimed at serious anglers and the Formula 387 Center Console Sport (CCS) targeted at dayboaters—will make their public debut at the … Read more

I’m always on the lookout for well-made, practical mounts for portable devices—things like a handheld GPS, an MP3 player or a compact camera. I also needed a simple, sturdy mounting solution for the stern light on my inflatable tender. After trying several options, I found an elegant set of answers from Kayalu, the outdoor-products division … Read more

Photography by Denis Dowling In the mid-19th century, Maine’s lobstering industry was just beginning to take shape. Lobster, once a common fare for the poor and even collected by prisoners from the shore, did not become a valued delicacy until the early 1800s. By the 1840s Maine supported its first commercial lobster fishery, and with … Read more