When I say there’s something powerboaters can learn from sailors, let me make one thing abundantly clear: I’m not talking about the day sailor hogging the middle of the channel with a trail of exhaust water spurting from his boat’s stern. I’m talking about the men and women competing in perhaps the sport’s most grueling event, the Volvo Ocean Race.
Sometime you don’t have to go down with the ship. Seventeen years ago I was on a boat 30 miles out of Boca Grande. It was myself, my first husband, and two other couples, plus the captain on our 57-foot Ocean.
Brand Awareness: Should you buy your oil and filters from the same company that built your engines? Are the savings in using an off-brand worth it? Capt. Richard Thiel digs into some black gold.
Like all of your onboard equipment, your windlass requires regular maintenance in order to live a long life. After every extended jaunt, flush the entire
I’m a former resident of Newport and will always have a tight bond with the town … err, well, except during the summer when the streets overflow with steroid-fueled meatheads, every decent restaurant is packed shoulder to shoulder, and 120 decibels is the normal level of conversation. Great for commerce; bad for folks looking for less confrontation and more peace. Solution: Head north to Portland, Maine until the summer crowds subside.
The logo for Bertram Yachts has long been an eagle but perhaps these days the mythological phoenix would be more fitting. With a new, Italian owner at the helm, we take a peek at the builder’s possible future.
Maybe you aren’t an avid fisherman, but angling can lead to some of your best water-memories. Make the most of your summer on the boat—catch the fish of a lifetime.
First, decide if an electronics refit is the right path for you. If your electronics are still working and you have a comfort level with them, then standing pat could be the best play. But if you think you may be missing out or would like to explore what’s available, follow these five steps to electronic enlightenment.
In the heyday of Caribbean drug-running, Billfish tournaments kept skippers on edge for more reasons than one. The first time Pierre Pierce took out his machine gun it was almost the last thing he ever did.
When you think of it, it makes perfect sense. An owner may become acclimated to a substandard cruising speed or an above-average fuel bill, but a boat that’s loud will drive everyone crazy.
Radar has daytime advantages. Here’s how to make the most of them.
For Victoria Sass and her husband, a 1983 Viking 44 Motor Yacht was the perfect compromise.
The event takes place from May 12-16, 2026.
The many unforeseen challenges and rewards of the Great Loop
Cruising the Down East Circle Route on a Krogen Express 52
You do not need to be a seasoned mechanic to have confidence in your engine.
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.
Many chartplotters have built-in features that can be used for observing the surroundings.
How to maintain your boat’s exterior during extended voyages.
