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It was a not-so-balmy 25 degrees, and though Boston had been clobbered with eight inches of snow a couple of days before, the sun was shining and the breeze was [...]

Dinghy sailors will tell you there's nothing quite like mastering lake sailing, where constant windshifts keep you on your toes, getting doused with spray is a welcome cool-down, and handling [...]

I arrived at the docks in South Freeport, Maine, minimal sailing gear in hand, feeling both excited and apprehensive about the journey ahead. I quickly spotted the 44-foot ketch, Avatrice--one [...]

11 sailors and the boats they love PRECISION 23 SPECS LOA 23ft 5in LWL 20ft BEAM 8ft 6in DRAFT 1ft 11in (board up); 5ft 4in (board down) DISPLACEMENT 2,450lb BALLAST [...]

All the sailors who participated in the World Cruising Club's (WCC) 2014 DelMarVa Rally this past June had one goal in common: start small, build big. At least that's what [...]

As sailors, we carry pyrotechnics on board--per U.S. Coast Guard and SOLAS regulations--and hope we'll never have to use them. In fact, it's illegal to use them, unless you're experiencing [...]

When it comes to safety, working with rigging and completing everyday chores, knives have long been essential onboard tools. Here's a selection of the best in the market. Spyderco's Salt [...]

Whether you're revving up for the start of a race or cruising the coast, having a reliable watch aboard is a must. Thanks to the latest in digital technology, today's [...]

Few sailors look forward to climbing the mast, but inevitably there comes a time when it's necessary to make repairs aloft. Bosun's chairs are the method of choice, but you [...]

On the last day of the 2013 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, a crew of eight spirited Dutch women invited me aboard Tiger Pause, a Beneteau 50.5, to race bareboat with [...]

She's already circumnavigated solo once around the great capes. Now she's planning to do it again, this time non-stop Donna Lange is not just a grandmother of 11--she's a musician, [...]

< Chez Tornos, nous envisageons avec enthousiasme notre participation a I'IMTS. II s'agit d'une grande presentation, sous tous les angles de notre ligne de produits actuelle, avec des pieces en [...]

Advancements in CNC technology hardware and software have been astounding over the last 10 years. It was in 1996 that Tornos Technologies U.S. Corp. (Brookfield, Connecticut) introduced Deco technology and [...]

In a clash between the privatization and public access of waterfront property, Old Dominion Boat Club in Alexandria, Virginia, is battling the city's attempt to acquire half an acre of [...]

Satisfy your winter sweet tooth with a box of Harbor Sweets' new Salt & Ayre chocolate, enhanced with a variety of different spices, such as Thai ginger, chai, Himalayan sea [...]

All standing: the struggles aboard the Jeanie Johnston By Kathryn Miles Published by Simon & Schuster 214pps | $26.00 To escape an Ireland devastated by disease and the Great Potato [...]

You can never have too many snazzy boat shoes, and Sebago's new Felucca Lace models for women are as comfortable as they are stylish, whether you are dockside or on [...]

Not only is the Alpaca guitar built of carbon fiber, flax fabric and bio-derived resins, it's also tough enough to withstand grime, water and dings in even the harshest elements. [...]

While rum is typically considered the sailor's drink of choice, Yacht Club Vodka is hoping to break this stranglehold with its new handcrafted Vodka recipe, which includes just as hint [...]

Barz Optics's Tofino Acetate Polarized sunglasses wrap snugly around your head and include side windows to provide maximum protection and visibility over an especially wide field of vision. Available in [...]

Take a break from winter's chill with renowned sailing photographer Onne Van der Wal in his latest book, Sailing. In this breathtaking volume, Van der Wal captures the essence of [...]

Paddleboards are great not only for exploring an anchorage after dropping the hook, but for getting a heck of a workout while you're at it. The only problem is finding [...]

Garmin, the veteran mapping, timepiece and digital-navigation company, has now extended its reach into the video market with its new VIRB and VIRB Elite HD action cameras. Sturdy, lightweight and [...]

When a team of UK-based scientists learned that the population of the Earth's marine phytoplankton had declined 40 percent since 1950, they set out to find the cause. Phytoplankton is [...]