New Horizons
A s a journalist covering the boating business, I get to go where the yachts are. That often means locations well outside most people’s daily purview.
A s a journalist covering the boating business, I get to go where the yachts are. That often means locations well outside most people’s daily purview.

When I say there’s something powerboaters can learn from sailors, let me make one thing abundantly clear: I’m not talking about the day sailor hogging the middle of the channel with a trail of exhaust water spurting from his boat’s stern. I’m talking about the men and women competing in perhaps the sport’s most grueling event, the Volvo Ocean Race.

The TrawlerFest boatshow and seminar series returns to the Chesapeake Bay for six days this fall. TrawlerFest-Bay Bridge happens Tuesday through Sunday, Sept. 29-Oct. 4,

An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.

These 10 decrees will keep pretty much any boater safe out on the water.

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Why this seasoned captain favors full-displacement boats over fast trawlers.

Catching up with Selene CEO Howard Chen as the trawler builder looks to expansion.

Before any extended trip, follow these guidelines to prepare the captain and crew for medical emergencies.

Three decades ago, I promised myself I’d return to Norway. In part one of this two-part series, I made it to the fjords and coastal ports of the Telemark region.

Few boat accessories reveal past maintenance failures more than clear vinyl enclosures.

Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.

In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.