As the first gray light filtered through the cabin windows, I could hear the steady patter of raindrops on the cabin roof. It was a sound that would have ruined a vacation anywhere else in the world, particularly on a bareboat charter like ours, but…

Pulling around the southern tip of Monte da Guia on the island of Faial in the Azores, it was hard to comprehend that we had just completed the most difficult part of our transatlantic crossing. Having left Jensen Beach, Florida, almost a month before, we…

Several states have enacted stricter laws against boating while intoxicated, according to a roundup of new legal initiatives compiled by the maritime the Lochner Law Firm of Annapolis. Georgia just enacted a law lowering the Boating Under the Influence (BUI) legal limit from .10 percent…

The 16th century Spanish replica ship El Galeón has extended its stay at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina until June 23.

The Magellano 50 begins a line of economical long-range cruisers with serious environmental credentials. Boats designed to be all things to all people rarely satisfy anyone. The Magellano 50, a long range cruiser from Azimut, is that rare exception, starting with its innovative hull design….

It’s a secret I’ve tried to keep from my editors, albeit unsuccessfully: I revel in the opportunity to visit boatbuilders and their shops, and I especially enjoy the process when it involves those who employ unique materials, processes, or skills. Thus, when the opportunity arose to…

Plumbing materials are key to A/C system health.  As I squeezed my way into a narrow gap in the lazarette I heard an ominous crack shortly after, and sensed drops of extremely cold water landing on the back of my neck and head. I had…

I want to tell you about an experience that occurred last year that is both an interesting tale of system debugging as well as how a company can take charge when it is above and beyond its direct responsibility. And there is something to be…