
Ruse on the Chesapeake
How a renowned American-built yacht helped set the stage for the end of World War II.

How a renowned American-built yacht helped set the stage for the end of World War II.

My favorite Crown Jewel on all the Chesapeake is St. Michaels. This charming village with a fabulous anchorage overlooking the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is without peer.
The little Willard was as prepared as Zimmerman Marine’s crew could make her. As we cleared the shallow waters of East River at 8:45 a.m.

This is one of those delicious stories that takes on life from many perspectives. It is my favorite type of project, appealing from many angles.

It was 2 p.m. on a brilliant blue September day in the Pacific Northwest as I made the turn out of Saratoga Passage, heading for

Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.

Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.

After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.

A Titan of Marine Journalism

Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.

Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.

“A Marriage at Sea” Book Review

The newest boat in the builder’s popular line lets buyers choose sedan or flybridge style.

Hull No. 20 of the builder’s contemporary, full-displacement series is awash in customization.

How to navigate the long haul with ancient wisdom.