Bridging the Journey
America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association has been helping boaters complete the ultimate voyage for a quarter century.
America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association has been helping boaters complete the ultimate voyage for a quarter century.
Larry Graf, the founder, designer and lead engineer of Aspen Power Catamarans, talks about Aspen’s proa hull designs and adventure cruising on his own creations from the Arctic to the Sea of Cortez.
How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.
With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.
It is called a razor because it shaves away unnecessary complexities, providing a simple solution to complicated questions.
To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
With the N46 Mark II, Nordhavn reimagines the first model the brand’s founders ever designed entirely on their own.
The three-stateroom model replaces the 58 with a host of interior and exterior upgrades.
For Victoria Sass and her husband, a 1983 Viking 44 Motor Yacht was the perfect compromise.
Circa Marine’s new 24m sleek, efficient, all-aluminum adventure vessel has a low carbon footprint and all-weather capability.
Once deemed too small for commercial fishing, the trawler San Gottardo sets an Arctic course with a climate change charity.
Discover how Captain Luuc Klop transformed a rugged, unfinished 44-foot pilothouse trawler into “Barabbas”—a stunning, family-friendly passagemaker.
It’s not every day that a builder and owner take Hull No. 1 for 1,200-mile, open-water shakedown, but the Demey 60 Spaceship is headed for new frontiers.
An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.
Oftentimes, we go overboard when trying to please everyone.
Day-tripping aboard a modern Gozzo cruiser reveals Italy’s historically vibrant and delectably delicious Amalfi Coast.
Too many boat owners are doing checklist tourism. This way of exploring is a better experience.
You do not need to be a seasoned mechanic to have confidence in your engine.
After overplanning for a Gulf Stream crossing on my refitted Grand Banks 47, I found myself in a scene that would have shocked anyone.
A Veteran of Two Great Loops on Small Boats Considers a Third in a 25-foot C-Dory TomCat.
After a Mediterranean wring-out, a small crew embarked on a bucket-list journey to Greenland onboard a custom, 78-foot aluminum yacht.
The top premieres from the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2025,
Setting expectations and communicating clearly can make time on the hard shorter and more fruitful.
These 10 decrees will keep pretty much any boater safe out on the water.
Why this seasoned captain favors full-displacement boats over fast trawlers.
Catching up with Selene CEO Howard Chen as the trawler builder looks to expansion.
Before any extended trip, follow these guidelines to prepare the captain and crew for medical emergencies.
Few boat accessories reveal past maintenance failures more than clear vinyl enclosures.
The gig is more workaday than champagne and caviar, and sometimes the harbor patrol saves our bacon.
How I learned to love the solitude and adventure of cruising with my canine companions.
A veteran sailor brings celestial navigation skills to a motoryacht’s transatlantic passage.
Sprains, strains and fractures are common onboard injuries, each with specific treatments.
Essential Boat Pre-Departure Checklist for Cruisers
On every used boat, treasures await. They’re usually wrapped in mystery, possibly alongside a pink thong.
This 2,900-mile East Coast cruise aboard a refitted Grand Banks 47 evolved into a gourmand adventure.
Talking maritime medical emergency management with Dr. Robert Leviton.
Building a boat that’s “good enough” for light use is not good enough for real cruising.
Essential wound care tips and first aid strategies every cruiser should know before leaving the dock.
