The photographer caught an image of this cruise ship navigating the Cape Cod canal during his morning walk. Photo by Steve Youd

Exeter, N.H. Wells Darling, 96, a lifelong sailor and devoted race-management volunteer, passed away Sept. 24 at his residence in Exeter, N.H. Wells came from a sailing family in metropolitan New York. His grandfather was one of the first sailmakers (Valentine Sails) on City Island, in the Bronx. After servingRead More

Dan Raycroft shared this image of his family enjoying the last days of summer on a sandbar in Plum Island Sound. Thanks for the image Dan!

Chances are, the modest vessel you built with your father when you were young occupies a cherished spot in your bank of visceral watercraft memories. Such was the case with the 16-foot Luger Leeward Density Boy.

If you can correctly identify this harbor, you’ll be on your way to winning a fine Points East designer cap. To qualify, identify the harbor AND tell us something about the harbor, such as how you recognized it and some reasons you like to hang out there. We’ll pick aRead More

September 2024 By Tom Babbitt Finding a good, stout mooring of known history and condition in a beautiful location is likely one of the best and most satisfying aspects of cruising. After all, there should be no angst regarding holding ground, the quality of your gear, your anchor-setting skills, trickyRead More

September 2024 By David Roper These two pictures were taken about 20 years apart. It’s a yacht club cruise (same club each time) having set a “starburst” in the Basin off the New Meadows River, in Maine. It takes some doing, but in the end you have to admit it’sRead More

Precisely where and when did a young Michael Martel sow the seed of his vision of a perfect boat? While mellowing out to the imploring strains of latter-day minstrels at an early Newport, R.I., Folk Festival.

There’s nothing more New England than seafood cooking in seaweed on the beach.

A bigger boat does not necessarily make for a better experience.