At Sea

How much preparation, nerve and fuel does it take for a RIB to cross an ocean? Relive some of toughest challenges and the sweetest moments from adventurer Sergio Davi.

Recounting the story of the Bounty and one of the most dangerous rescue missions in boating history.

How long would it take to clean up the entire ocean? One nonprofit that pioneered an innovative way to clean the world’s waters estimates they can do it in 18 years.

While most Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder episodes are triggered by life-threatening emergencies, that's far from the rule. Contributor Bob Arrington investigates after an unfortunate situation on the water triggers the condition in himself.

Will renewable fuels made from corn ease the pain at the gas dock? This Minnesota-based company is banking on it. Gevo pioneers a new family of non-fossil hydrocarbon fuels, which may soon be fueling your outboards.

Marine artist Bradley Deal creates custom digital illustrations of—and for—some of the flashiest fishing boats on the water today. He never studied art. He was simply inspired by a love of boats.

Inlets can be tricky. Here's some expert advice to help you avoid a harrowing tale.

As more states legalize cannabis, a question about carrying personal usage on board arises: what’s legal and what’s not?

What to do when you’re pressing on in restricted visibility.

AIS is valuable on any boat, but treat the information it displays with a dollop of skepticism and remember that boats not transmitting on AIS are not as noticeable as those that are.

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.

Marine Industry Mourns Robert T. Healey Sr. The co-founder of Viking Yacht Company was 92.

In 2020, there were 767 boating-related deaths, a 25 percent increase over 2019. We dug into the data to see what caused these deaths and shed some light on ways to prevent them in the future.

No one is immune from a few embarrassing moments on the water, us included. Fuel spills, lightning shows, flying fenders—we spill the beans.

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.

Has your boat ever been on the receiving end of a thunderbolt? The odds are worse than you might realize. Here's what you can do to minimize the likelihood of it happening to your boat.

If Force 10 winds are headed your way, here’s what to do to protect your boat

After enduring unthinkable tragedy on 9/11, the FDNY Marine 1 unit came together under the sole commitment to protect their city.

Winning a new Steiger Craft was only the beginning for this professional baseball player

Tired of the rat race, this family bought a trawler and set off to see the world—all while recording everything for a growing following on YouTube.

A science teacher enlists the help of his trusty pupils to hunt shipwrecks, while teaching valuable lessons along the way.

In her drive to chart the unknown, Dr. Kathryn Sullivan has traveled from outer space to the bottom of the ocean, covering more vertical miles than any other person on the planet.

Al Grover, 94, reflects on his once-in-a-lifetime crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in an outboard-powered boat and how that epic crossing changed his life forever.