Our rational minds know a boat is made of wood, fiberglass, steel and aluminum, but deep down we believe they have hearts and souls. We love them when they carry us safely through foul weather and we look back fondly on the vessels that played a major role in our lives and the lives of our families.
Bringing the old girl home
Capt. Mike kicks off a new day-charter venture with a flawless 300-mile delivery of his fetching, 96-year-old lobster cruiser from Sedgwick, Maine, to his home waters in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay.
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Faster ain’t always better
December 2024 By Bob Muggleston Did anyone catch this year’s America’s Cup? I’ve never been a huge fan, but for sailors of a certain ilk it’s always been must-see tv. Certainly the 2013 version of the contest, in which Oracle Team USA overcame an 8-1
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Sailing into your strength
After two years of boatless life, the author makes a sharp tack in a different direction
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Engine(less)
Buzzards Bay. Becalmed. Sun broiling. Sail slatting. Boom flailing. Twelve-foot catboat performing six degrees of motion. Wakes of tugs and powerboats, all propelled by engines. Why don’t we have one?
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The real happiest days
After a hot day of sanding the boat's bottom, the author realizes a classic wooden boat is too much work.
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