Maya Lin’s art has long bridged architecture, landscape, and environmental advocacy. She first came to public attention in the early 1980s when her design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was selected, a moment that established her reputation for minimalist, site-specific work that carries deep emotional and cultural weight. Since then, Lin has consistently employed natural … Read more

A cold front often brings stiff northeast winds that push against the western edge of the Gulf Stream, producing a rolling countercurrent and choppy seas. Small-craft advisories are common, and locals who are used to warm-weather comfort pull out heavier jackets and foul-weather gear. This is also the season when generations of anglers converge on … Read more

Despite the pandemic, Erik Brown, 30, and his wife Alyce Flanagan, 30, launched Left Coast Charters at Boat Haven in Port Townsend, Washington. Combining lifelong sailing experience with boatbuilding skills, they created a small, locally based daysailing charter business. For many, turning a personal passion into a livelihood is a goal encouraged by the introspection … Read more

Tamerlane and the Origins of Offshore Racing — Russ Kramer’s Interpretation In the wide loneliness of the Gulf Stream, with no land visible for more than 300 miles, the 38-foot yawl Tamerlane faces mounting seas as a storm approaches. At the helm is Thomas Fleming Day, editor of Rudder Magazine, a driven sailor who in … Read more

Coast Guard Aircrew Rescues Crew of Motor Vessel “Just Lookin” Off South Carolina Coast Early Monday morning, Coast Guard Sector Charleston in South Carolina received an urgent distress call at 4:22 a.m. from the motor vessel Just Lookin. The vessel’s crew reported that their boat was taking on water and that radio communications had failed. … Read more

Two Australian Fishermen Survive Boat Sinking, Crocodile Encounter and Four Days in the Bush Two men fishing on the Daly River in Australia’s Northern Territory have been described as “extremely lucky” after surviving a sudden boat sinking, an apparent crocodile encounter and four days in the bush before being found by another boater. The pair … Read more

Fort Pierce, Florida, is classic center-console territory. The town’s inlet offers easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream, where anglers chase sailfish, dolphin, snapper, grouper, tuna and other popular table fish. The inlet’s sandbars attract weekend boaters, and the historic downtown fronts the Intracoastal Waterway, a convenient route for boaters making day … Read more

Virgin Atlantic Challenger II: Richard Branson’s Record-Breaking Transatlantic Boat and Its Revival Long before Sir Richard Branson climbed roughly 53 miles above Earth for a brief suborbital flight aboard Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, he was making headlines on the ocean. In 1986, Branson and his team set a transatlantic speed record, crossing the Atlantic in just … Read more

What we’re watching Surf’s upFew places capture the imagination of ocean lovers and adrenaline seekers like Nazaré, a coastal village on Portugal’s North Atlantic shore. At first glance the town is quietly picturesque, but each winter Praia do Norte (North Beach) becomes the stage for some of the planet’s most spectacular big-wave surfing. A dramatic … Read more

Demand for Multiboat Charters Surges as Boaters Seek Safer Group Vacations As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to influence travel choices, charter companies report a notable increase in multiboat charters. Families, corporate groups and event planners are turning to clusters of boats—often five or more—to enjoy time together while maintaining a private, open-air setting that reduces … Read more