
Carving a Path
British sculptor Glyn Foulkes keeps the art of crafting vessel figureheads alive.

British sculptor Glyn Foulkes keeps the art of crafting vessel figureheads alive.

Crossing the Atlantic by motorboat: 118 years
of trying, failing and succeeding.

A refit is a smart time to check batteries, connectors and cables.

Storied seaman and senior Passagemaker contributor Dag Pike reunites with a ship from his past.

Even now, in his 80s, this storied helmsman shows no signs of slowing down, much like the powerboats he used to race.



AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.

Video Podcast

If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.

A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.

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.