
Teachable Moments
People are buying two things during the Covid-19 pandemic: boats and dogs. Both require training and practice.

People are buying two things during the Covid-19 pandemic: boats and dogs. Both require training and practice.

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It happened again. She stepped off and called him an “Animal.” He tossed her bag on the dock and accused her of being a “Dog.” They were both wrong. The problem was not that he was an animal or that she was a dog, but that they weren’t.

Christmas, cruising in the Bahamas. The happiest time, the happiest place. But not this year. Rigger the boat dog, our happy rescue terrier, is dead.

I’ve wanted to write about Sally, our dog, for a while now and decided to add my own personal twist to the subject. However, I think that if you change a few words here and there, you’ll find the information translates into cruising in general. So, without further ado, here are some things we’ve learned along the way about cruising with a dog.

Winnie, Jack Isabelle are border collie mixes, which means they have A LOT of energy. Their chauffer and exercise-enabler is David O’Neal, who cruises aboard

Duncan, a husky-lab mix, knows his job and he likes his shut-eye. He keeps strangers off El Nido, a 1982 Mainship MS-34-I on the Erie Canal. Here

To kick off our new Pets Aboard photo feature, we present a gallery of animal companions (such as Grace here, getting her sea legs) from

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

How to navigate the long haul with ancient wisdom.

I used AI to chart a course through a notorious waterway. The results were unusable.

This boat is a modern riff on an old-timey classic.

Why modern boat handling tools make us better and safer boaters.

A brisk November run from Connecticut to New Jersey showcases just how comfortable the Sabre 51 Salon Express really is.

A speed trap delays a morning boat shoot, leading to an unexpected lesson on patience.

From hull design to onboard flow, these legendary powerboats proved that great cruising never goes out of style.

Easy Waste Tank Vent Filter

Apollonio & Vripack Custom Power Cat