The Refit That Sparked Revolution
Peter Swanson investigates the history of a motoryacht that carried Castro and his comrades to the fight of their life.
Sea Tales
A Story of Survival
A fisherman goes overboard in the dark of night. What happens in this excerpt is a story of survival, ingenuity, and dumb luck.
Navigating the Shallows of Murphy’s Creek
A leaky engine, a water-moccasin-filled creek, and a seemingly abandoned ferry boat: Experiencing Northern Florida aboard a Cape Dory.
The Secret Life of Superyacht Crew
The lives of superyacht crew have been the stuff of legend, folklore and—most recently—reality TV. The truth is often untold, until now.
Pirate of the Caribbean
Thousands of boats are stolen each year. Max Hardberger recovers some of them using alcohol, witch doctors and other forms of guile.
Crossing the Bar
Capt. Paul Lobo has seen it all—brutal storms, horrendous accidents, and countless hours of drama—in his 31-year career as a San Francisco Pilot boat captain. These are his stories.
Excerpt from The Hemingway Patrols
In this excerpt from his book, The Hemingway Patrols, author Terry Mort shares the details of Ernest Hemingway’s exploits in the Caribbean during World War II. Get the whole story here.
The Coast Guard Heroes of The Finest Hours
Learn the facts behind the events that became the Hollywood film The Finest Hours, featuring a dramatization of the most daring rescue in Coast Guard history, from the author who wrote the book.
The Story of One Man’s Unquenchable Need for Speed
Secret government designs, raw fear, and an unquenchable need for speed.
Ship of Gold
When the idea of finding sunken treasure entered the agile mind of a problem-solving phenom, there’s no telling what will happen next. Our excerpt of Gary Kinder’s Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea will introduce you to the tale. Enjoy the engrossing story here.
A Near-Death Situation on a Scarab 35
After a high-speed, nighttime boat accident, one lucky captain is thankful just to be alive.
Jailed in Costa Rica
Find out why the entire crew of the Madam and Hooker ended up in a Costa Rican jail cell.
A Lesson in Overconfidence
One reader found out the hard way why you should probably just listen to the dockmaster.
Going to Sea Without Electronics
Fresh out of college, Chapman Ducote had the whole world ahead of him. He chose to go to sea without electronics.
Weathering Catalina's Year-End Storm on a Mooring - Part 2
One California mariner learned the hard way that staying with your boat in a storm can quickly become a matter of life and death. This harrowing tale will draw you in from the get-go.
A Nearly Fatal Misunderstanding
The first time Pierre Pierce took out his machine gun it was almost the last thing he ever did.
Weathering Catalina's Year-End Storm on a Mooring
When a major storm rolled through Catalina Island, the damage was more than anyone could have predicted.
Teeth Dreams
A father reluctantly sets out to take his kids shark fishing and returns with a boatload of memories, and a changed mind.
A Brief History of Power & Motoryacht
Maybe you didn't realize it, but Power & Motoryacht just turned 30 years old. Time flies when you're having fun, we guess. Click here to see a timeline of some of our highlights, not to mention a few other things that will jog a memory or two.