Camano 31: A Practical Coastal Cruiser by Bob Warman The Camano 31, designed by Vancouver naval architect Bob Warman, is a compact coastal cruiser that blends the robust, practical qualities of regional working boats with comfortable cruising accommodations. Originally referred to as the 28 when Warman built, launched and sold the first hull, the design … Read more

Bequia: The Gaff-Rigged Wooden Cutter That Traveled from a Caribbean Beach to Marina del Rey I was sailing down the inner channel of Marina del Rey beneath a warm red sunset when Nills, one of the crew, pointed toward a distinctive 40-foot gaff-rigged wooden cutter tied at the end of a dock. Its classic lines … Read more

When Intuition Matters at Sea: Lessons from Fatal Boating Voyages Deb Kiley felt uneasy before boarding the 58-foot sailing yacht Trashman for a trip from Maryland to Florida. She didn’t get along with one crewmate, Mark Adams, and there was a deeper, persistent sense that something wasn’t right about the voyage. Still, she had plans … Read more

Tourism in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is not yet exactly where it was five years ago, but it’s making a strong comeback. Most charter bases and marinas have been repaired or rebuilt, businesses are reopening, and fuel, groceries and provisions are generally available. That renewed activity means popular anchorages and restaurants can be busy: … Read more

Aberration launched in early 2021 after a full conversion from a 35-foot sailing catamaran into a wheelchair-accessible, electric-powered passenger catamaran. Anne in Newport, Rhode Island, 1985. The Luau 35 after being towed to Jersey City, New Jersey, from Westport, Connecticut, by the Transworld 50 fantail Consensus (left), before continuing up the Hudson River to Albany, … Read more

OLD-SCHOOL GENTLEMAN Thank you for the excellent profile of Jock Williams of Hall Quarry in “A Charmed Boating Life” (December 2022). Jock is the kind of Maine boatbuilder and craftsman who embodies the traditions of the region: skilled hands, unshakable integrity, and a lifelong commitment to his customers. His reputation as a trustworthy craftsman is … Read more

John H. Snow’s “Schooner On the Ways” and the Legacy of Carver Shipyard John H. Snow’s 1918 painting Schooner On the Ways captures the ribs of a partially built schooner resting on the sands of Carver Shipyard in Searsport, Maine. Against a clear blue sky with only a few thin clouds, the composition places the … Read more

The rise of the mega center console has been one of the most dramatic shifts in modern boating: open fishing boats have grown into long, powerful bluewater machines that demand serious horsepower and serious budgets. Yet many anglers still want a well-built, well-equipped boat in a more conventional size—something trailerable or easily handled for family … Read more

Thomas Hoyne’s “Flying Flukes” and the Art of American Whaling Two rowboats close in on the tail of a large whale in Thomas Hoyne’s 1986 painting “Flying Flukes.” In the distance, crews aboard whaling ships watch and wait. In the foreground a harpooner steadies his leg against the thighboard, preparing to strike. The scene captures … Read more

Sabre 28: A Sturdy Maine-Built Racer-Cruiser That Defined a Market Introduced at the 1971 Newport Boat Show, the Sabre 28 quickly established itself as a well-built, practical racer-cruiser for couples and small families. Built by Sabre Yachts of Raymond, Maine, and designed by company founder Roger Hewson, the Sabre 28 met a growing demand for … Read more