
Threading the Needle
Tampa Bay pilot Carolyn Kurtz has navigated more than a few challenges in the maritime world.

Tampa Bay pilot Carolyn Kurtz has navigated more than a few challenges in the maritime world.

Mystery shipwreck identified as pre-Revolutionary War cargo vessel.

Making good decisions at sea is about much more than going with your gut.

One of the most beloved structures on Chesapeake Bay is in trouble.


Be mindful of whom you take on your boat because some people can get you into trouble

We join the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue on a patrol of the icy waters near the Barents Sea to learn just how far these crews will go to save a boater’s bacon



No matter how big your boat is when you are lost you are a small object in a large ocean.

With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.

It is called a razor because it shaves away unnecessary complexities, providing a simple solution to complicated questions.

Remembering Lifelong Marine Journalist Chris Caswell

A Master of Quiet Cruising

This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.

To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.

After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico and wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday.

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

Howard Chen’s Bold Vision in China

How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.