John Rousmaniere Obituary (1944–2026) – Eight Bells Tribute
John Pierce Rousmaniere, the sailor, maritime historian, and longtime advocate for safety at sea who was inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2020, died on…
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Obituary: John Jock Williams – Eight Bells for a Sailor
John “Jock” Williams: A Life Forged by Sea and Wood He grew up on Martha’s Vineyard, spending summers working the docks, learning to rig, and racing sailboats by…
Brechin Morgan’s Maritime Art Collection
Brechin Lee Morgan: Sailor, Painter, and Solo Circumnavigator Long before Brechin Lee Morgan picked up a paintbrush or left Block Island aboard his 27-foot cutter, he had vowed…
Boat Building Performance Guarantee: What It Covers
The bankruptcy announcement in June left buyers who had placed deposits on Kadey-Krogen and American Tugs boats reacting with shock, disappointment, frustration and anger. Many are now second-guessing…
Fall 2026 Boat Show Preview: New Model Debuts
Autumn signals change in the boating world. As many Northeastern boaters haul their boats or head south, manufacturers are unveiling new models for the fall show circuit. From…
Formula 387 CCF with Integrated Upper Station
Haulover Inlet in South Florida is a magnet for attention—especially from YouTube boat videos—because its narrow channel and opposing wind-and-tide conditions can produce stacked waves and dramatic rides.…
Discover Newport Waterfront: Harbor Walk, Dining and Ocean Views
Onne van der Wal Veronica Brown stood on the dock at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard this past summer and looked up at the masts and hulls around her.…
Editor’s Note: Celebrating the Autumn Harvest
If you’re a boater, you probably notice a shift in the air as summer winds down and the first signs of fall appear. I live in a region…
How to Maintain Freshwater Systems for Reliable Water Quality
“We have had three customers in the past two weeks complaining about bad fresh water, or their freshwater pumps not working,” said Bob Petzold, president of Petzold’s Marine…
Hinckley Refit: Inside a Restored Classic Yacht
Most vintage Hinckley yachts are cared for meticulously, but Picnic Boat hull No. 006—built in 2010—was an exception. Neglect and subsequent storm damage left the boat in poor…
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