In Extremis: A Photographer’s Portrait of America’s Historic Ships By Jeanne Craig In 2012, while leaving an Ikea parking lot in Philadelphia, photographer and journalist Pim Van Hemmen happened upon an imposing ocean liner whose hull bore rust and whose funnels were streaked with peeling paint. It was the SS United States, once the pride … Read more

There’s growing interest in “adventure boats,” but what exactly do people mean by that term? In simple terms, adventure boats are typically pilothouse designs with upright styling and seaworthy hulls, built for boaters who want to get offshore and explore even when weather or schedules are tight. These boats prioritize protection, range and practical deck … Read more

In 1811 a group of frustrated English textile workers smashed mechanized looms and other weaving equipment in Nottingham. They became known as Luddites—named after Ned Ludd, a weaver’s apprentice who was said to have done the same two decades earlier. Their protest was aimed at industrial technology that displaced skilled labor. I sympathize, not out … Read more

The call came around noon. “I’m at the marina,” my longtime fishing partner Adam said. “Stripers were blitzing out in Buzzards Bay this morning. I’m heading back out.” I didn’t wait for an invitation. “I’ll meet you at your boat in half an hour,” I answered, grabbed three light-tackle rods, and headed to the marina. … Read more

More Women Are Becoming Commodores as Yacht Clubs Modernize Across the country, yacht clubs are seeing a steady rise in the number of women elected to the role of commodore. Many of these new leaders say the increase reflects important, overdue structural changes in how clubs operate — adjustments that have opened the door for … Read more

Congress Weighs Speed Limits and Real-Time Monitoring to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales On June 6, leaders from the recreational boating industry urged Congress to fund research into real-time technological monitoring of marine mammals as an alternative to a sweeping set of speed restrictions proposed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Industry representatives … Read more

Argos Nautic GT14: A European-Style Outboard-Powered RIB Tender Argos Nautic of South Florida introduces the GT14, a compact, outboard-powered rigid inflatable boat (RIB) tender crafted for owners who favor European styling and functional design. At 13 feet, 10 inches long overall, the GT14 is intended to serve as a versatile ship-to-shore tender, a comfortable dayboat … Read more

Strong’s Marine Yacht Storage Expansion in Mattituck Sparks Local Opposition Strong’s Marine, located in Mattituck on the North Fork of Long Island, has announced plans to expand its yacht storage facilities. The proposed project would require the removal of roughly 600 trees and the relocation of millions of pounds of sand to clear and grade … Read more

756 Myrtle Grove Lane, Bohannon, Virginia 23021 Discover uninterrupted panoramic water views from this rare 11-acre waterfront estate located on the coveted East River. With over 2,000 feet of pristine shoreline, this property offers exceptional privacy, expansive vistas, and classic coastal living. The main residence, known as “Grand Vue,” was crafted from high-quality materials and … Read more

Boston Boatworks BB52 Offshore Express Cruiser: A Purpose-Built Owner-Operator Boat When Boston Boatworks’ team realized they could design and build a boat entirely under their own name, the response was simple: make something purposeful and seaworthy. Scott Smith, the shipyard’s co-founder and CEO, recalls the moment the 27-year-old Massachusetts yard decided to build a boat … Read more