Column

A journey down the Homosassa River uncovers a subset of Old Florida, and the hearty, friendly people who call it home.

We all love a tidy boat, but boater beware: You can go too far.

Capt. Bill Pike channels his inner ornithologist and learns a plastic, fantastic owl is no match for seagulls’ “leavings.”

Salt Boatworks makes boatbuilding accessible to even the most inexperienced folks.

A Little Harbor sinks beneath the ice in a quiet Northeast hamlet, setting off a captivating maritime mystery.

The upside—and many downsides—to letting the trend of Swiss Army Boats spin out of control.

Capt. Bill Pike recounts a run-in with Lucifer himself in the East River's notorious Hell Gate.

Isn't a canoe technically an "expedition yacht"? Depending on how often it leaves the dock, the answer may surprise you.

The passing of a larger-than-life friend inspires tales of cruising and the bonds that form on the water.

Whether you're a movie star, a president or a small business owner–especially in today's world–I think what we're all searching for is an escape.

Weddings, birthdays and funerals sometimes stand in the way of the perfect boating weekend. Capt. Pike offers a possible solution.

Columnist Bill Prince is presiding judge, jury and executioner for some commonly misused nautical terms.

Hold on tight: These photos will knock your boat shoes off.

For these billionaire NFL owners, the playbook is simple: take an end-around perennial disappointment on the field and buy a ludicrously large superyacht.

Are you a chronic overthinker? This one's for you.

Columnist Bill Prince dives into the world of boating music and learns that one genre reigns supreme. (HINT: Buy A Boat, Y'all!)

Moving a 62-pound Nordcord refrigerator from your boat’s cockpit onto a skinny finger dock? What could go wrong?

When a tricky docking situation requires assistance from a friend who overstated his boating experience, chaos ensues.

Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding reflects on important lessons that his new, boat-loving puppy has taught him.

Reflecting on the success of the roll-canceling gyro and Power & Motoryacht’s role in the growth of Seakeeper.

Years of attending the Ft. Lauderdale boat show can make you an expert people-watcher—and a casual zoologist.

Machine intelligence is cool, right? But, what if your boat gets so smart she decides to cruise alone?

Jarrett Bay, Princess and SEAir are just a few builders experimenting with foils to increase speed and efficiency. Alan Harper reports on the trend and if it will take off.

Is carbon fiber the boatbuilding material of the future or a flash in the pan? We talk with a few manufacturers to find out.