
The Sound of Silence
When the author grew tired of running a noisy genset while at anchor in his Selene 60, he installed a solar array.

When the author grew tired of running a noisy genset while at anchor in his Selene 60, he installed a solar array.


Planning to solve all possible onboard problems is part of taking seamanship seriously.

I should have recognized that the First Caswellian Law of Boating applied. It is: Anything that seems simple, isn’t. I just wanted to buy my

Researchers have built entire careers “discovering” stuff that we boaters already know.

Only those skippers with a taste for misfortune fail to follow boating’s superstitions.

Today’s technology means we’re losing necessary skills that we no longer use.

797.1 is a wonderful place full of fantastic boats and mariners—and enough inspiration to last a lifetime.

I hate to admit it, but I love being up to my ankles in barnacles and wood shavings, reeking of bottom paint, with fingernails that will take a week to clean.

When choosing crew and guests, think about more than who’s fun at the bar.

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.

An interesting and well-optioned 3-stateroom newcomer to U.S. shores