In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.
Two decades after their first circumnavigation, Don and Anja Richards are crossing oceans again to help their son, Keith, kickstart his own cruising dream.
We caught up to the liveaboards at their winter roost in Southwest Alaska to chat about following your dreams and living a life less ordinary.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
The Dutch builder delivered its largest-ever boat earlier this year.
The Offshore 70 is the latest model to splash from the builder’s CE Series that also includes 65-, 68- and 72-foot models.
Curious about the Great Loop but not quite ready? The Florida Loop might be your perfect first step.
A reimagined modern fantail yacht design blending classic elegance with hybrid propulsion.
Sometimes, being good enough at the helm isn’t good enough at all.
Helmsman launches its 46 Pilothouse, a new flagship for the long-distance trawler yacht builder.
Trawlerfest is Passagemaker’s stand-alone series of boat shows designed for cruising enthusiasts.
Timeless looks, a customizable interior and exquisite woodwork are all on display in this 65-footer.
This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.
The builder marks a new direction and yacht series with its latest launch.
This couple rebuilt a classic former tugboat as they lived aboard and built their family.
The semi-displacement, full-keel Helmsman 43E Pilothouse does just what a trawler is supposed to: She goes the distance.
North Pacific Yachts rings in its 20th year with an all-new flagship.
Safehaven Marine’s T-2000 Voyager packs a 50-knot punch into a surprisingly smooth ride.
The gig is more workaday than champagne and caviar, and sometimes the harbor patrol saves our bacon.
Sprains, strains and fractures are common onboard injuries, each with specific treatments.
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.
After an ocean crossing, the crew of the Nordhavn 43 hopscotches among the islands and atolls of the South Pacific.
Exploring the Florida Mini-Loop: A Cruiser’s Dream
The company is scaling up production on its innovative replacement to marine plywood derived from 100 percent recycled plastic waste.
After logging 5,000 nautical miles on their Fleming 85, Freja, this couple was just getting started.
Norway Fjord Adventure by Electric Boat with Joe Tokarz
A versatile cruiser with European charm.
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.
Abandoning ship should be a last resort, not a way to handle predictable challenges.
This husband-and-wife team rebuilt a 1984 Downeast boat with a lot of gumption, a good bit of help and a driving desire to get back on the water.
Whether on a coastal hop or cruising toward a faraway harbor, a passagemaking yacht meeting a new day is a sheer delight.
Learn life-saving tips for surviving a plunge into cold water. Stay calm, prevent hypothermia, and ensure safety with expert advice for cold-water emergencies.
Protect your boat’s value with expert cleaning tips. Learn how to tackle salt, grime, and stains to keep your vessel in top shape year-round.
Explore the humorous challenges of boat fenders in Chris Caswell’s tale of mermaid fenders, locker space woes, and the quest for better yacht protection.
It took almost a decade for this couple to complete their Diesel Swan 55, but they wouldn’t change a thing.
