Dan Schiappa is a seasoned cybersecurity professional who works remotely from his home on the Gulf Coast of Florida. He regularly spends a week or more aboard his Aquila 54, RanSomeWhere Else, and simply brings his work with him without missing a beat. “I never feel like I’m away from the home office,” Schiappa says. … Read more

However this ends, I thought, I will be worthy of our nation’s highest award for class trip chaperone. Even if it is posthumous. Night falls fast in the tropics. A rain squall passed, the stars reappeared, and the sea grew restless — about three feet of swell that makes a pontoon feel like a trampoline … Read more

Charlie and Diane Ford came to boating by different paths but share a deep passion for being on the water. Diane’s interest began in childhood—her father was always afloat, and she grew up sailing Star-class sloops. Charlie discovered sailing later, after service in the Marine Corps and studies at the University of Maryland. A ride … Read more

Time is running out for the recreational boating community to weigh in on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. This proposed rule would impose seasonal speed limits in certain coastal areas to reduce the risk of vessel strikes on endangered North Atlantic right whales. NOAA has … Read more

Some boats are designed to travel long distances, and some people are determined to take them as far as possible. Tom and Jan Newman, aboard their Nordhavn 41 Meraki, are a perfect example. Lifelong sailors, they decided about ten years ago that they wanted to retire aboard and see as much of the world as … Read more

Rob Judge is a lifelong high-performance boat enthusiast who spent his summers running a Cigarette 38 on Lake Erie. Wanting a craft he could use through the colder months near his Ohio home, he chose an unusually rugged option: a Safe Boats Defender 25. The Defender 25’s military pedigree and all-weather capabilities made it an … Read more

There are many compelling reasons to visit Cape May, New Jersey. This historic seaside town at the southern tip of the state has been a celebrated summer resort for more than two centuries. Renowned for its fishing heritage, Cape May hosts major offshore tournaments and features top-rated marinas that attract boaters and anglers from across … Read more

How to Maintain Exterior Teak: Cleaning, Sealing, and Practical Care Teak is prized for strength and durability, and it’s commonly used for decks, covering boards, swim platforms, ladder rungs and trim. Proper exterior teak maintenance preserves its appearance and longevity. Left unattended, teak will weather to a silvery gray; if you prefer the warm, rich … Read more

Two years after installing a two‑speaker sound system on his new 22‑foot Panga, John Salafia ran into repeated problems with one speaker and decided it was time for a full replacement and upgrade. He switched brands and opted for a four‑speaker setup, adding two additional speakers in the bow. To drive the new array he … Read more

Artisan Boatworks Builds 40-Foot Daysailer “Wisp” in Record Time Alec Brainerd’s Artisan Boatworks, a compact yard in Rockport, Maine, is known for restoring and maintaining wooden yachts by some of the world’s most celebrated designers. With a staff of about 16, the yard routinely cares for roughly 80 wooden boats and, since its founding in … Read more