Pirate of the Caribbean
July 1, 2025
Thousands of boats are stolen each year. Max Hardberger recovers some of them using alcohol, witch doctors and other forms of guile.
Thousands of boats are stolen each year. Max Hardberger recovers some of them using alcohol, witch doctors and other forms of guile.
In his Uncharted Waters column, Capt. Bill Pike wonders how he’ll find the strength to carry on.
Capt. Bill Pike questions if, financially speaking, we are all up to our transoms in alligators these days.
Tackling the Classic U.S. Boating Debate of North Versus South.
Tips on what to do when a boat-shopping friend asks, “Whataya think about this one?”
A Florida heat wave can deliver sweat buckets of discomfort. It can also test the true mettle of the hopeful owner of a new boat.
Capt. Bill Pike long imagined “semi-retirement,” would free him up to do nothing but boat. But life sometimes intervenes.
No matter how much you know—or think you know—about boating, there’s always more to learn.
How to turn a lubberly, reticent canine into a salty, bona fide, boat-lovin’ sea dog.
If you tend to make mountains out of marinized molehills, Capt. Bill Pike has a suggestion: why not engage in a little hopeful, optimistic investigation first?
After 34 years as a full-time marine journalist, it’s time for Bill to switch gears, and focus more energy on his version of the Great American Novel.
At a time when everyone has a camera in their pocket ready to capture a mishap or snafu, we would do well to remember the timeworn lesson of karma.
In a series of exclusive interviews, Capt. Bill Pike speaks to three high-profile yacht designers at the top of their game.
Even the saltiest captain has the potential to lose decades of hard-won boat-handling skills.
Even the most experienced captains make a blunder every now and again—magazine editors included.
Thousands of boats are stolen each year. Max Hardberger recovers some of them using alcohol, witch doctors and other forms of guile.
In his Uncharted Waters column, Capt. Bill Pike wonders how he’ll find the strength to carry on.
Capt. Bill Pike questions if, financially speaking, we are all up to our transoms in alligators these days.
Tackling the Classic U.S. Boating Debate of North Versus South.
Tips on what to do when a boat-shopping friend asks, “Whataya think about this one?”
A Florida heat wave can deliver sweat buckets of discomfort. It can also test the true mettle of the hopeful owner of a new boat.
Capt. Bill Pike long imagined “semi-retirement,” would free him up to do nothing but boat. But life sometimes intervenes.
No matter how much you know—or think you know—about boating, there’s always more to learn.
How to turn a lubberly, reticent canine into a salty, bona fide, boat-lovin’ sea dog.
If you tend to make mountains out of marinized molehills, Capt. Bill Pike has a suggestion: why not engage in a little hopeful, optimistic investigation first?
After 34 years as a full-time marine journalist, it’s time for Bill to switch gears, and focus more energy on his version of the Great American Novel.
At a time when everyone has a camera in their pocket ready to capture a mishap or snafu, we would do well to remember the timeworn lesson of karma.
In a series of exclusive interviews, Capt. Bill Pike speaks to three high-profile yacht designers at the top of their game.
Even the saltiest captain has the potential to lose decades of hard-won boat-handling skills.
Even the most experienced captains make a blunder every now and again—magazine editors included.
