The Long Way

Despite a landslide victory in Britain's Natural Environment Research Council's (NERC) "Name Our Ship" contest, officials announced their soon-to-be launched, polar research vessel will not bare the winning name, Boaty McBoatface.

Free Beer! Okay, now that you're all calm, if you happen to be traveling Georgia's Intracoastal Waterway there are a few reason to consider a stop at Brunswick Landing Marina.

Not many people get consistently as close to wildlife in their natural habitats than boaters do. However, it is important to be mindful of both your and the animal's safety when boating.

No matter the size of your craft, capsizing in open water is the fast track to a life or death situation. A rescue in Galveston Bay last week echos lessons for cruisers of all types.

Need some Earth Day cruising inspiration? TripAdvisor has named the top 10 islands to visit, even if your boat is still drydocked, one can dream, right?

The 14.5-foot female Great White was tagged two years ago near Jacksonville, Florida, and has since logged close to 35,000 miles of ocean travel. Lydia is also a star on social media.

the Puget Sound was brimming with excitement last week; starting with a supercarrier and culminating with a trip to Super Bowl XLIX.

Meeting Forward, the magnificently home-built trawler from the Great Lakes as she makes her way through New England. Forward and her owners are featured in the upcoming Jan/Feb 2015 issue of PassageMaker.

Few things are more awe-inspiring than the wildlife often seen in the waters and on the shores while boating. Visiting places by boat afford humans an awesome way of viewing wildlife; up close and nonintrusive. The second of which is key.

Of diesel fuel, antique boat hooks, and headseas. From Boston to Newport through the Cape Cod Canal: The tail on the end of our trip trough the Downeast Loop.