As this year’s Trawler Fest-Anacortes draws near, here’s news about a special outcome from last year’s event. A friendship and working relationship began between me and another passagemaker owner, Penny Talbot, of British Columbia.
Pure and simple, education drives this unusual voyage. It really started in 1996, the year Ayla was born to Kathryn and David Besemer of Boulder,
When we purchased our 2000 Mainship 43, my husband, Dave, looked at it as a boat. He was interested in things like the motor configuration,
From A Dream To A Plan I had never been what I would describe as a boater, but boats had always held a fascination for
I have spent time, lots of time, browsing in second-hand marine stores. Minney’s Yacht Surplus in Costa Mesa, California is a big second-hand store on
“Grace, you’re not going to believe what just happened to me! Call me.” This is a message I receive frequently in my feng shui (pronounced
I’ve been aboard beautiful boats, and ugly ones. I’ve toured luxury yachts costing millions and steampowered tugs. Sailboats, fishing boats, passagemakers and paddleboats have been
Sharing The Joys Of An Unsalted Paradise Most of us who cruise long range enjoy that instant bond we feel when connecting with voyagers along
They met on a western Michigan highway. He passed her; she passed him. They got off at the same exit. The freeway flirtation led to
For us, the dream of cruising centers on freedom, adventure, discovery, challenge, camaraderie, and plain old fun! Yet the reality can be dramatically different when
An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.
These 10 decrees will keep pretty much any boater safe out on the water.
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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.
Three decades ago, I promised myself I’d return to Norway. In part one of this two-part series, I made it to the fjords and coastal ports of the Telemark region.
Few boat accessories reveal past maintenance failures more than clear vinyl enclosures.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.
