World Voyagers: Stories from Long-Distance Cruisers We tracked down a group of people who dared to dream, made plans and steered their boats toward distant horizons. Their experiences are inspiring because they’re practical, hard-won and relatable. Below are condensed, fluent accounts of how these cruisers got started, what they learned, the equipment that made their … Read more

Boating in a Pandemic: How Marinas and Boaters Are Adapting on Lake Hopatcong and Beyond Ray Fernandez manages Bridge Marina on Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey—a state that, after New York, was one of the hardest hit early in the Covid-19 pandemic. As the virus prompted shutdowns in March, just before the Northeast’s annual commissioning season, … Read more

Wapama: The Last Wooden Steam Schooner of the Pacific Lumber Trade Rescuing and restoring historic wooden ships keeps maritime heritage alive and connects modern audiences with the lives and labor of earlier generations. The story of the schooner Wapama—later renamed Tongass—is a vivid example: a hardworking steam schooner that served the West Coast lumber trade, … Read more

Transatlantic Race 2011: Newport to Lizard Point — 32 Yachts Take on a Classic Ocean Challenge The sweeping water views along Newport Harbor are always impressive, but in late June and early July they will be especially dramatic as 32 oceangoing yachts prepare to depart for the Transatlantic Race 2011. The course covers 2,975 nautical … Read more

Sisters Under Sail Offers Scholarships for Daughters of Deployed Military Personnel First mate Mindy Doroski, 29, of Greenport, N.Y., untangles the flag aboard the 118-foot tall ship Unicorn. The image captures a moment of routine seamanship and care that reflects the spirit of life at sea: hands-on work, attention to detail, and teamwork. This image … Read more

In “East River Manhattan, 1655,” artist Leonard Tantillo brings to life a bustling maritime scene from early New York when Manhattan was still New Amsterdam. The painting captures a fluyt, a distinctly Dutch cargo vessel, flying the Dutch flag as goods are unloaded onto smaller boats. Nearby, a ferry carries passengers across the East River … Read more

Seeking Original Plans for a Small Kinney Dory I am writing in reference to the 2011 article “Builder’s simple boat serves up special times,” by Ben Woodworth. That piece prompted me to reach out because it mentioned a small dory similar to one I have owned for the past 16 years. For many years I … Read more

What the Sea Teaches Us: The Crew of the Morning Light — Book Overview Every ocean racer understands the unique combination of adrenaline, discipline and quiet reflection that comes with long-distance sailing. Jeff Kurtti’s hardcover book, “What the Sea Teaches Us: The Crew of the Morning Light” (Disney Editions, 2008), serves as a vivid companion … Read more

Trade schools are working to reshape the marine industry’s image as they help address a widening skills gap John Headley had only limited experience with boats—sailing as a child and the occasional powerboat outing as an adult—but that did not stop him from making a major life change. After eight years at his job in … Read more

Annapolis Sailing School Celebrates 50 Years of Teaching Sailing with Fun and Safety When founder Jerry Wood opened the Annapolis Sailing School five decades ago, he built it around a single guiding principle: learning to sail should be fun. That simple philosophy helped the school grow into a longtime local institution on the Chesapeake Bay. … Read more