Talking Wooden Boats with Fitzke Boatworks
January 10, 2024
Kevin Fitzke’s obsession with the 1920s makes for a modern twist on the Gentleman racer.
Kevin Fitzke’s obsession with the 1920s makes for a modern twist on the Gentleman racer.
Are superyachts the real villains? Angry activists, listen up.
Senior Editor Chris Dixon sits down with Roy Merritt to learn about the past and future of this iconic boatyard.
As boaters, one of the greatest gifts we get from time on the water is perspective.
The shared experience of cranking reel handles brings smiles to everyone on board.
Find out how a paint job earned Michael Rybovich the nickname “Sag boy from Saginaw.”
A gonzo engineer, an all-in young model, a speedy jet boat and a questionable launch ramp create an epic photo shoot.
A trip to Block Island reminds Dan what the real goal of cruising is.
One of the most famous American-built superyachts finds new purpose as an artificial reef.
Wonder what inspired Bill Prince’s career in yacht design? Try 400 miles on a rust bucket down the Mississippi.
We explore the thrill and challenge of electric foilboarding on a LIFT4 foilboard, transforming water sports with an electrifying—and occasionally faceplanting—learning curve.
In 1998, Johnny Savage’s sportfishing boat fell into “a hole in the ocean.” His tale of one of the first documented rogue wave sinkings is both terrifying—and inspiring.
In 1961, Life magazine showcased NASA’s Alan Shepard answering fan mail while inside featured a groundbreaking image of Dick Fisher calmly seated on a Boston Whaler, the unsinkable boat born from a fusion of fiberglass and expanding foam, propelling sales and creating an unsinkable legend.
Capt. Chrissy Lovitt recounts the Maui fire and how the island is trying to move forward in its aftermath.
Gathered with his family at a storied old Essex Inn, Dan Harding watches as his past becomes the future.
Kevin Fitzke’s obsession with the 1920s makes for a modern twist on the Gentleman racer.
Are superyachts the real villains? Angry activists, listen up.
Senior Editor Chris Dixon sits down with Roy Merritt to learn about the past and future of this iconic boatyard.
As boaters, one of the greatest gifts we get from time on the water is perspective.
The shared experience of cranking reel handles brings smiles to everyone on board.
Find out how a paint job earned Michael Rybovich the nickname “Sag boy from Saginaw.”
A gonzo engineer, an all-in young model, a speedy jet boat and a questionable launch ramp create an epic photo shoot.
A trip to Block Island reminds Dan what the real goal of cruising is.
One of the most famous American-built superyachts finds new purpose as an artificial reef.
Wonder what inspired Bill Prince’s career in yacht design? Try 400 miles on a rust bucket down the Mississippi.
We explore the thrill and challenge of electric foilboarding on a LIFT4 foilboard, transforming water sports with an electrifying—and occasionally faceplanting—learning curve.
In 1998, Johnny Savage’s sportfishing boat fell into “a hole in the ocean.” His tale of one of the first documented rogue wave sinkings is both terrifying—and inspiring.
In 1961, Life magazine showcased NASA’s Alan Shepard answering fan mail while inside featured a groundbreaking image of Dick Fisher calmly seated on a Boston Whaler, the unsinkable boat born from a fusion of fiberglass and expanding foam, propelling sales and creating an unsinkable legend.
Capt. Chrissy Lovitt recounts the Maui fire and how the island is trying to move forward in its aftermath.
Gathered with his family at a storied old Essex Inn, Dan Harding watches as his past becomes the future.
