Managing a dinghy or tender can be one of the more frustrating aspects of boat ownership. I learned that the hard way crossing the Gulf of Maine on a friend’s boat. The sea was calm and weather fine, but our new console RIB was too large to stow on deck, so we towed it. Midway … Read more

John Lennon Found Creative Renewal at Sea Creative block affects artists of every stripe, and John Lennon was no exception. In 1980, after nearly five years of struggling to complete a single song, Lennon turned to a surprising source for inspiration: a sailing voyage. That trip across open water proved pivotal, breaking his long dry … Read more

John Candy and Steve Martin gave us plenty of reasons to avoid planes, trains and automobiles in their 1987 comedy. But they never tried arriving by boat. Cruising into a city by water is often more relaxed—and more scenic—than sitting in traffic or waiting in long airport lines. Instead of staring up between concrete canyons, … Read more

If you spend time on Florida waters, you’ve likely noticed Jupiter boats—their lines are recognizable, especially the gentle reverse sheer that defines the profile. Built in Palmetto, Florida, Jupiter is best known in the Southeast for limited-edition sportfishing boats designed for serious anglers. The brand’s lineup now includes the new Jupiter 40 Center Console, a … Read more

Hacker Boat Company Unveils The Evolution Collection: A Modern Take on Classic Wooden Boats For more than a century, Hacker Boat Company has been synonymous with finely crafted wooden boats. Founded in Detroit in 1908, the builder earned a reputation for classic mahogany vessels and timeless design. Now, in its 114th year, Hacker is introducing … Read more

Penobscot Marine Museum: Preserving Searsport’s Maritime Photographic Legacy In 1900, Captain Lincoln A. Colcord of Searsport, Maine, stands at the taffrail of the 216-foot square rigger State of Maine off the Cape of Good Hope. The ship’s taffrail log—its speed indicator—is spinning rapidly as Colcord drives the vessel hard over towering seas on a voyage … Read more

Vote for the Best Dock-and-Dine: Where Do You Take Your Boat for a Great Meal? There are few pleasures that match cruising to a favorite waterfront restaurant, tying up the boat, and stepping ashore to enjoy a well-earned meal. For many boaters, dock-and-dine destinations combine practical convenience with memorable experiences: arriving in style, avoiding parking … Read more

HMS Endurance: Shackleton’s Ship Found Intact on Weddell Sea Floor In 1914, polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton set out from the United Kingdom on the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition aboard HMS Endurance. The ship and her crew reached the edge of Antarctica the following year, but thick pack ice in the Weddell Sea trapped the vessel … Read more

Cristina Mittermeier: Using Photography to Protect the Ocean Mexican-born photographer and conservationist Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her career to documenting the life beneath the waves and translating those images into urgent conservation messages. Trained as a marine biologist, Mittermeier discovered early on that scientific data alone often fails to move the public. She turned to … Read more

New Calf Brings Hope for Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales The Center for Whale Research has confirmed the arrival of a new calf in the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) population: J59, the first calf born into the J pod in two years. This birth is a rare and welcome event for a population that … Read more