Heroism in the Blizzard of 1978
November 16, 2023
Michael Tougias’ epic and tragic tale of one of the most ferocious blizzards to ever strike the East Coast and a final mission for the crew of the “Can Do”.
Michael Tougias’ epic and tragic tale of one of the most ferocious blizzards to ever strike the East Coast and a final mission for the crew of the “Can Do”.
Two ships sank after Hurricane Joaquin hit the Caribbean in 2015. Only one was saved. This is their harrowing story.
Join a team of drug runners as they move 27,000 pounds of weed through the Everglades.
Filmmaker Trevor Gordon restored an old Paragon Nokaio that washed up on a beach, and now cruises it to remote surfing destinations.
From an Austro-Hungary immigrant to the invention of the sportsfisher, the Rybovichs are a true boating dynasty.
Bob Arrington dives into the science that shows why children who grow up on the water do better in life.
Prohibition fueled an illicit calling for many fishermen, boatbuilders and seafarers, who profited by transporting barrels of spirits. But danger was always present.
Sought out the world over for their skill and workmanship, these Antiguan varnishers found a home (and plenty of work) in the sailing capital of Newport, Rhode Island.
During his active boating years, Bob Preston logged thousands of hours cruising between Maine and the Bahamas. He literally taught the class on Bahamas cruising. But it was why–and how–he walked away from boating that is perhaps his greatest lesson.
In his debut column, Michael Rybovich of Michael Rybovich & Sons Custom Boat Works waxes on memories made at the yard.
Bill Pike takes a spontaneous single-handing adventure to a nearby island. The return, however, requires some creative maneuvers.
A contingent of brash, loud teenagers has Capt. Bill Pike shaking his head—and remembering his own wild youth.
From AI-assisted docking to transatlantic voyages without a single human aboard, we explore the dramatic rise in autonomous boat technology.
After 40 years building some of the fastest boats on the water, Reggie Fountain is slowing down—but only just a little.
Michael Tougias’ epic and tragic tale of one of the most ferocious blizzards to ever strike the East Coast and a final mission for the crew of the “Can Do”.
Two ships sank after Hurricane Joaquin hit the Caribbean in 2015. Only one was saved. This is their harrowing story.
Join a team of drug runners as they move 27,000 pounds of weed through the Everglades.
Filmmaker Trevor Gordon restored an old Paragon Nokaio that washed up on a beach, and now cruises it to remote surfing destinations.
From an Austro-Hungary immigrant to the invention of the sportsfisher, the Rybovichs are a true boating dynasty.
An Inside Look at Volvo Penta’s Plan to Change Boating
Bob Arrington dives into the science that shows why children who grow up on the water do better in life.
Prohibition fueled an illicit calling for many fishermen, boatbuilders and seafarers, who profited by transporting barrels of spirits. But danger was always present.
Sought out the world over for their skill and workmanship, these Antiguan varnishers found a home (and plenty of work) in the sailing capital of Newport, Rhode Island.
During his active boating years, Bob Preston logged thousands of hours cruising between Maine and the Bahamas. He literally taught the class on Bahamas cruising. But it was why–and how–he walked away from boating that is perhaps his greatest lesson.
In his debut column, Michael Rybovich of Michael Rybovich & Sons Custom Boat Works waxes on memories made at the yard.
Bill Pike takes a spontaneous single-handing adventure to a nearby island. The return, however, requires some creative maneuvers.
A contingent of brash, loud teenagers has Capt. Bill Pike shaking his head—and remembering his own wild youth.
From AI-assisted docking to transatlantic voyages without a single human aboard, we explore the dramatic rise in autonomous boat technology.
After 40 years building some of the fastest boats on the water, Reggie Fountain is slowing down—but only just a little.
