circumnavigation

Nordhavn 80

August 16, 2021

The N80 was born out of demand for a boat that bridges the gap between the N76 and the N86.

Investing in Themselves: A Circumnavigation Tale

September 3, 2020

Aboard the Seahorse 52 “Liberty II,” an accountant
and an empty nester find freedom.

Round-the-World Reads

July 17, 2020

Whether you’re a bluewater diehard or only a dreamer, add these recommended reads to your list.

Brave New World

July 1, 2020

In the midst of a pandemic, I’ve been planning my next waterborne endeavors. Haven’t you?

Anything Goes

May 5, 2020

Pondering the modern definition of passagemaking and what the future might hold.

Terra Nova

June 7, 2018

Desolate, charming, remote: Newfoundland is for the intrepid explorer.

Dirona’s Worldwide Adventure

April 26, 2017

When we bought our first boat back in 1999, a coastal cruiser that we named Dirona, the salesperson asked how many hours a year we

Pendana: Making The Last Rounds Of Hawaii (BLOG)

April 12, 2016

With our time in Hawaii fast running out we decided it was high time that we went to visit the island of Maui and anchor

Amante Ruggedly Handsome!

July 23, 2012

When you walk down the dock, this boat will make you stop and look. You can tell she’s special. The midnight blue hull with white

From the Pilothouse, “The Adventure of a Lifetime”

July 16, 2012

We get lots of inquiries from couples who want to share their experiences in the pages of PMM. The stories come from all over the world

A wide, eye-level shot of a small, white wooden fishing boat named "DAMIEN I NICE" cruising through a calm harbor, leaving a gentle wake in the foreground. A single fisherman sits at the stern near the outboard tiller. In the background, a bustling marina is packed with dozens of docked sailboats and white vendor tents along the waterfront, bordered by a dense hillside of European-style apartment buildings under a clear blue sky.

Dash of Salt: Now We’re Talking

Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.

A side three-quarter view of a large, rugged expedition trawler named "PAUL JOHANSEN" cruising through calm open water. The vessel features a dark blue hull creating a white wake at the bow, paired with a cream-colored superstructure and a high pilothouse. A tall central mast holds multiple radar domes and communication antennas, while the upper deck carries a white tender and a bright yellow kayak. An American flag flies from the stern under a grey, overcast sky.

Straight Life

Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.

When Minutes Matter

Island time is great, except in an emergency. This medevac service is for boaters who need help fast.

A high-angle, eye-level shot looking toward the bow cabin of a large white trawler yacht docked in a marina. A worker in dark blue clothes stands atop the cabin roof structure, using a long-handled brush to scrub the fiberglass surface next to a yellow water hose. The boat features a forward-slanted windshield with multiple wipers, a dark wood-planked foredeck, and stainless steel railings. Other luxury yachts are closely docked on either side under a bright, partly cloudy blue sky.

Stain Masters

Black streaks, yellow mustaches and rust all require different solutions to keep a boat looking clean.

Project Langosta

A Down East icon provides inspiration for this gentlemanly cruiser.

$A wide, eye-level shot capturing a majestic and treacherous Arctic landscape filled with massive white and blue icebergs floating in a calm, dark blue ocean. In the immediate left foreground, a towering wall of sheer ice rises sharply, showing deep fissures and dynamic textures. Behind it, a sweeping, mountainous glacier structure dominates the background under a pale, overcast sky, while a smaller, vibrant turquoise iceberg block sits low in the water on the right, displaying bright, light-refracting edges.$