Going It Solo
July 23, 2012
Heritage: Something passed down from generation to generation. It used to be common in boat building, as family-run boat yards built just a handful of
Heritage: Something passed down from generation to generation. It used to be common in boat building, as family-run boat yards built just a handful of
The year was 1975, the ship, and Israeli Navy 65- foot Swift boat, patrolling Haifa Bay in northern Israel. Time: early afternoon hours. Sea conditions:
The last few days before a passage are such a high! With energy and emotions running wild, bursting with anticipation, my mind exults at the
An armada of PDQ’s power cats tackles high winds and rough seas on Lake Ontario, 33 locks on New York’s canal system and the mighty
Generously, the company representative handed me the wheel of the new 34-foot American Tug, obviously not anticipating what would happen next. Adventurously, I jammed the
Isn’t it funny how things turn out? Go to a boat show, ostensibly to see the vessel your children are considering for themselves and you
I’ve been patiently waiting for this, and I knew it was just be a matter of time before some of the bastions of the bluewater
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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.
In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.
Why we chose to build our dream version of a Selene 60 from the keel up.
Exploring the Utrechtse Vecht on the redesigned Elling E4.
Two decades after their first circumnavigation, Don and Anja Richards are crossing oceans again to help their son, Keith, kickstart his own cruising dream.
