Author: Casey Conley

When we hear about sailboat/ship collisions, we probably think of an accident offshore with both vessels underway.

Over the last seven years, Jim Petersen, director of service for Port Harbor Marine in South Portland, Maine, has seen his share of ethanol-related problems.

Years ago, when Dick and Ginger Stevenson bought Alchemy, their Valiant 42, the vessel came equipped with a full line of Dacron sails.

Joe Harris had rounded Cape Horn aboard his 40-foot monohull Gryphon Solo 2 when it happened.

Colorado State University researchers are predicting an “average” hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean with five hurricanes and 12 named storms.

Peter Stanford, a prolific writer and maritime historian who worked to preserve several important ships, died on March 24.

Retired Vice Admiral of the U.S. Navy Thomas R. Weschler, who survived the sinking of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp in 1942 and later was an aide to Admiral Arleigh Burke, died in April in Mystic, Conn.

New York City’s boating community added a new berthing location in April with the opening of ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or long-distance power voyager, safe and effective anchoring is a critical skill. But it’s also an area some boaters tend to overlook.

The Florida Legislature is again considering a controversial bill that would ban overnight anchoring near several wealthy oceanfront communities, a move that could affect voyagers.

Nine boats, both power and sail, carrying 29 people will sail from the Florida Keys to Havana, Cuba, in April for a two-week excursion aimed at showcasing the island nation and improving Spanish-language proficiency.

Marinas on both coasts sustained heavy losses from unrelated fires reported within hours of one another in late February.