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

In 1975 Grady-White launched the Hatteras 204C Overnighter, a 21-foot walkaround cabin powered by a single outboard that helped define the compact walkaround segment. Nearly five decades later, the company returns to that heritage with the new Adventure 218: a modern reinterpretation of the small walkaround that appeals to a fresh generation of boaters who … Read more

The Solara S-310 Center Walkaround, built by Fluid Motion—the company behind Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats—combines a thoughtful multi-mission layout with a hull engineered for performance. The S-310 CW is the flagship of the new Solara series and is aimed at owners who want a single boat that can handle watersports, towing, fishing and weekend … Read more

Atlantic Destiny Rescue: International Response Saves 31 Crew Amid Violent Seas In March 2021, the 143-foot offshore scallop trawler Atlantic Destiny found itself in a life-threatening situation about 130 nautical miles south of Nova Scotia. A fire broke out on board late in the day, and a Mayday call went out just after 7 p.m. … Read more

Now Offered for $2,500,000. 227 feet of Private Puget Sound Waterfront with Deep Water Moorage This exceptional waterfront estate offers rare, private frontage on Puget Sound — 227 feet of fully bulkheaded shoreline with deep water moorage and unobstructed panoramic views. Rebuilt in 2020, the residence combines modern construction and systems with thoughtful design aimed … Read more

Just six weeks ago, Hurricane Ian tore through Southwest Florida, uprooting communities and disrupting wildlife across the region. According to CNN, the storm displaced thousands of residents and was blamed for the deaths of at least 130 people. The environmental consequences, while less immediately visible, are shaping the recovery of native species and local ecosystems. … Read more

IYRS Holiday Auction: Unique Maritime Gifts, Artwork, Travel and Experiences The holiday season is fast approaching — a perfect time to find thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts that support a great cause. The IYRS Holiday Auction offers an eclectic selection of maritime treasures, original artwork, handcrafted jewelry, travel packages and live experiences. IYRS (the International Yacht Restoration … Read more

Since the early 1970s, Jock Williams has built hundreds of boats from his yard, John Williams Boat Company, on Mount Desert Island in Maine. This summer his team launched a Williams 28 Bass Boat called Sea Shepherds. Tied up at the boatyard’s dock on Somes Sound—a yard carved from an old stone quarry—the 28 blends … Read more

“View of New York from Brooklyn Heights” (1849): Frances Flora Bond Palmer’s East River Scene The 1849 lithograph “View of New York from Brooklyn Heights” by Frances Flora Bond Palmer captures a bustling, ship-filled East River at midcentury. Schooners, clippers, sloops and paddle steamers crowd the water while people on the Brooklyn Heights shore look … Read more