Boat Features

The Humble Jon Boat
The humble jon boat was built for use, not show.

The Small Reach Regatta
Owners of trailerable boats flock to Maine’s Small Reach Regatta each summer.

The Small-Boat Water Tribe
Since 1984, shoal-draft boat adventurers have gathered on the beach at Atsena Otie Key for the Cedar Key small-boat meet. It’s a friendly mix of vagabond sailors.

True O(a)r Not?
Could oars have been invented by a fisherman who no longer wanted to swim out to his boat?

Early Spring on the Water
Cast aside the winter blues and go rowing!

First Boats
Our first boat holds a special place in our heart. Bruce Lewis’s was a Century Palomino.

Travels with Raven
Photographer Peter Ralston’s sturdy 37’ Repco cruiser Raven has taken him where he has needed to go, spiritually as well as physically, for decades.

Atlantic Class Sloops
Atlantic Class sloops are still thrilling sailors after all these years.

A Tale of Two Tough Tugboats
Back in the days of log drives on lakes and rivers, tugs played a key role, towing acres of wood.

Wives, mothers, and skippers
For two women who lobster professionally, it was time to upgrade to bigger boats.