Logbook: Boaters of Tomorrow
May 21, 2026
We need new boaters. Dan weighs in on the costly demographic shifts that could slowly sink our pastime.
We need new boaters. Dan weighs in on the costly demographic shifts that could slowly sink our pastime.
Trapped in a northeastern deep freeze, Dan visits an old friend for some springtime inspiration.
Working on his Bertram with a pre-schooler gives Dan a window into his past and a lesson in fatherly patience.
In our world of hectic and too-busy lives, Dan makes the case for slowing down and cruising.
Boating with Toddlers: The Reality of Our Comeback Summer
Everything was going great—until it wasn’t. It’s funny how many boat stories start out like that.
11 boating-related mistakes you should really try to avoid. We know because, unfortunately, we’ve made ‘em ourselves.
Thanksgiving Fishing Tradition: A Cold, Classic Holiday Trip
In the wake of a tragedy, Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding’s family decided it was time for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
At 94, the first man to cross the Atlantic in an outboard-powered boat recalls his once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
For Dan and his colleagues, at-sea emergencies have been hitting a little too close to home.
We need new boaters. Dan weighs in on the costly demographic shifts that could slowly sink our pastime.
Trapped in a northeastern deep freeze, Dan visits an old friend for some springtime inspiration.
Working on his Bertram with a pre-schooler gives Dan a window into his past and a lesson in fatherly patience.
In our world of hectic and too-busy lives, Dan makes the case for slowing down and cruising.
Boating with Toddlers: The Reality of Our Comeback Summer
Everything was going great—until it wasn’t. It’s funny how many boat stories start out like that.
As told by the Connecticut River
11 boating-related mistakes you should really try to avoid. We know because, unfortunately, we’ve made ‘em ourselves.
Thanksgiving Fishing Tradition: A Cold, Classic Holiday Trip
When the unthinkable happens
The Boater’s Unsung Protectors
In the wake of a tragedy, Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding’s family decided it was time for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
A 90-second boat handling lesson creates a lasting memory.
At 94, the first man to cross the Atlantic in an outboard-powered boat recalls his once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
For Dan and his colleagues, at-sea emergencies have been hitting a little too close to home.
