Boat Features

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.

On the Working Waterfront: A Big Year of BIG BOATS
Maine lobstermen are ordering ever bigger and faster boats as they chase their catch farther offshore.

A Design Reborn
The Dark Harbor Tender was fast, pretty, and seaworthy—all reasons for reviving the design

To Quebec by Bateau
Quebec here we come: Recreating the 1775 Arnold Expedition up the Kennebec and through the Maine wilderness.

Coming Home Salty
A mother and son learn how to sail a Beetle Cat.

Sailing the Ocean Blue
Being wheelchair-bound doesn’t mean you cannot go to sea.

Farewell to one of boating’s giants
Farewell to Meade Gougeon