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
The meatballs didn’t stay in the galley for long. Before Tenley van der Wal stepped off Snow Goose in Jersey City, she told her husband, Onne, and me to help ourselves to whatever was in the fridge before we raided the pantry or went ashore. Less than an hour later, as Onne and I motored … Read more
Anyone who has spent time around yachts and small craft over the past several decades will recognize the work of Mark Ellis. Born and raised in Upstate New York, Ellis developed a love of the water as a child while spending summers on the St. Lawrence River. That early fascination led to a long, respected … Read more