Full-Time Ocean Trash Cleanup in the Arctic Circle
On the small island of Bolga in northern Norway, 17 nm north of the Arctic Circle, a 40-ft. catamaran lies at a quay. It...
Boats That Fly? How High Tech Rocked the America’s Cup
The America’s Cup is an ornate bottomless, sterling silver ewer crafted in 1848 by Garrard's of London—who still repair it when needed. It’s an impressive...
R. Tucker Thompson Tall Ship Youth Voyage
“Ready of the fore!” a crew member called back.
“Hall away the fore!” Captain Peter yelled in reply.
We hoisted up the foresail, on board the...
On Watch: This 60-Year-Old Hinckley Pilot 35 is Also a Working Girl
Nestled among the super yachts berthed ostentatiously along Manhattan's North Cove—a well-to-do enclave near New York's world trade center—the 1964 Hinckley Pilot 35 Tara...
On Watch: America’s Cup
The America’s Cup Events (ACE) beginning 22nd August 2024, is a two month long plan consisting of the Louis Vuitton Challenger Cup, the Youth...
On Watch: All Eyes on Europe Sail Racing
July to August is quite a nerve-wracking time for competitive sailors and spectators as two mega events begin: the Paris 2024 Olympics and the...
Dear Readers
On June 12, we ran a piece written by contributor Roland Stockham that discussed an alternative jackline installation concept that emphasized placement of jacklines...
Chafe Protection for Dock Lines
Engineers are quick to point out the downside of bending a tensioned line over a hard point—which is exactly what happens at every cleat,...
Waxing and Polishing Your Boat
Spring will be here sooner than we think, so I am plunging once again into polishing and waxing fiberglass boat hulls. This post covers...
Reducing Engine Room Noise
Of all the health reporting that has been featured in the news recently, the theme of ambient noise is one that resonated strongly with...