
Immortal Words, Historic Boat
The purse seiner celebrated in the Nobel Prize-winning literature of John Steinbeck returns from dereliction to working life.

The purse seiner celebrated in the Nobel Prize-winning literature of John Steinbeck returns from dereliction to working life.

Captain Jackson Willette returns as skipper to transit the Beneteau Swift Trawler 47 from Monterey Bay to Marina Del Rey

The slow route to Cabo San Lucas is a rewarding and unforgettable experience.
For many who cruise the West Coast, the lure of sun and tranquility in Mexico and points south is very compelling. Others, including me, are drawn to the Pacific Northwest and the overwhelming beauty of Puget Sound, the San Juan and Gulf Islands, British Columbia, and Southeast Alaska. But in between lies another appealing cruising groundthe coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington. Heading north up this 1,300nm route can be challenging; you are nose to the weather all the way, and the dynamics of sea and weather conditions increase with latitude.

Trying Not to Sink: Choosing Boat Life After a Family Tragedy

The bluewater brand from Down Under splashes a nimble weekender primed for coastal excursions.

The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.

All the right things, in all the right places.

Bearings from the Editor’s Desk

Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.

Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.

Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.

A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.

When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.