I’ve long admired the clean, uninterrupted lines of traditional lobster boats. Like many purists, I was skeptical when builders started fitting Downeast-style hulls with outboards. But the Back Cove 34O, introduced in 2018, softened my stance. It looked right, handled well, and even earned the award for best new powerboat under 35 feet at the … Read more

Power Ski and the Evolution of Personal Watercraft The Power Ski, shown above, occupies an important place in the evolution of personal watercraft. Though less well known than later machines such as the Kawasaki Jet Ski, the Power Ski represents a clear technological and cultural bridge between the early aquaplanes of the 20th century and … Read more

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding: Training Shipwrights on the Quimper Peninsula Located about 40 miles north-northwest of Seattle on the Quimper Peninsula, between Port Townsend and Discovery Bays, the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) sits at the heart of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most active traditional boatbuilding communities. The region hosts timber suppliers, … Read more

Steve White is the president of Brooklin Boat Yard in Brooklin, Maine, a full-service facility on Eggemoggin Reach between Blue Hill and Penobscot bays that specializes in the design, construction and restoration of wooden boats. The yard became his family’s business when his father, designer Joel White, took sole ownership in 1960. Steve grew up … Read more

Pat Wells, Co-Founder and Guiding Spirit of the Antique & Classic Boat Festival, Dies at 84 Pat Wells, one of the founding figures behind the Antique & Classic Boat Festival, died on December 9 at the age of 84. Her passing marks the loss of a tireless advocate for maritime heritage and a driving force … Read more

Marshall Islands: 1,430 Pounds of Cocaine Found on Abandoned Boat Last week, authorities in the Marshall Islands discovered an abandoned 18-foot boat washed ashore on a remote atoll containing 1,430 pounds of cocaine. Packed into a compartment beneath the deck, the substantial shipment represents the largest cocaine seizure ever recorded by the Pacific nation. Officials … Read more

The New York Yacht Club has been chasing the America’s Cup since it lost the trophy in 1983. This week the club’s campaign made a small but meaningful advance when American Magic’s AC75, Patriot, opened the America’s Cup World Series in Auckland, New Zealand, with two wins from two races. On the opening day of … Read more

Hot Tub Boat on the Hudson River Imagine trading a shoreline soak for a floating hot tub experience — not beside the Hudson, but directly on it. A new offering from Sea the City puts twin hot tubs aboard a 40-foot catamaran so you can enjoy warm water and skyline views while cruising the river. … Read more

Dan Hansen grew up boating and fishing throughout the Pacific Northwest and knows the region’s unpredictable weather and rough seas well. Summers on Puget Sound shaped his childhood, and after college he and his father bought a 25-foot Bayliner that served him for more than 15 years of fishing and family outings. When it was … Read more

Tom Brady’s New Boat “Viva a Vida” Draws Praise and Criticism NFL quarterback Tom Brady has purchased a custom 55-foot yacht, a metallic-blue cruiser delivered to a St. Petersburg marina and christened Viva a Vida. The name references an environmental organization associated with his wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen. While many fans celebrated the new boat, … Read more