Kim Kavin

Novice and experienced boaters alike are flocking to instructional charters in Florida, the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands

Demand for multiboat charters is surging as boaters seek safe getaways for celebrations with large groups of friends

With new boaters everywhere, accidents are up. experienced skippers need to think smart to stay safe

A father-and-son boatbuilding team cruise 1,400 miles up the Inside Passage using solar energy to generate power and prove their vessel has legs

A new proposal would track lobster boats in federal waters to collect data that protects commercial fisheries against developers

A renovated public marina in Palm Beach, Florida, will showcase just what $40 million can buy

After a restoration at Safe Harbor New England Boatworks, this classic is once again ready to race

In both size and style, the show has evolved substantially since it was first held in the 1970s

This new hybrid design turns heads with powerful performance and top-flight features

After a half-dozen years, the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary is becoming a reality

This midsize center console is a do-it-all platform for an active family

New technology on California’s Lake Tahoe could be a game changer for those who want to cruise seriously in electric boats.

The longtime yacht broker and racer was at the forefront of the modern boating culture in New England.

From the sound of slapping sails to the fun of standup paddleboarding, pups can learn to love all kinds of things about boating.

An unprecedented crush of boaters is bombarding on-water assistance services with calls for help.

Kelvin Franks set out to build a tender for his 52-footer. He ended up with a vintage-looking gem

A Massachusetts-based nonprofit is seeking volunteers to report shark sightings from the sea.

Gannon and Benjamin’s toast retains its status as a celebrated motor launch by Jack Wilbur

Lawmakers discuss the idea of lobster and crab fisheries with fewer vertical lines

Three new designs from a trio of Midwest builders represent a new breed of hybrid family cruiser that has been in the making for quite some time.

NOAA is making major technological leaps to better measure and predict hurricanes, as well as rip currents

The Gipsy Moth IV, which Sir Francis Chichester sailed around the world to international acclaim, is up for sale

From bareboats and crewed charters to learn-to-sail courses, people are flocking to Florida to go boating

A new Maritime High School will open near Seattle with a curriculum designed to inspire a love of boats and boating

A multimillion-dollar fraud indictment against two former boat dealers in Illinois serves as a reminder for buyers to choose a broker carefully

A major upgrade to side-scan sonar helps the crew of Tenacious locate a sunken world war i submarine in Northeast waters

The Coast Guard bestows one of its rarest awards on an oregon man who saved a commercial crew

A New study confirms that better E15 warning labels are needed to protect boaters from costly mistakes at the fuel pump

A newly launched boat in Italy suggests one possible future for 3D printers in boatbuilding

This nonprofit is working to make sure shrink-wrap gets recycled and reused after boats are launched

The British Virgin Islands are reopening for tourism—including charters—on December 1

The island nation has a workable plan for welcoming boaters during the Covid-19 pandemic

As the Covid-19 pandemic wears on, the process of buying a boat is moving online. Here’s how to research and shop most efficiently.

A slew of new boaters seeking fun during the pandemic are turning waterways into danger zones

When Covid-19 struck and the Caribbean shut down, the Salty Dawg Sailing Association helped 184 boaters get home.

The Armory in Newport, Rhode Island, will be remade anew as an experience called The Sailing Museum.

Research says a new mathematical approach could help the USCG with search-and-rescue operations.

The idea of getting out on the water will have a new connotation this summer.

These anchorages offer scenic beauty and solitude, all summer long

Hurricane season is in full swing, yet marinas remain in flux from the pandemic. As a result, boat owners may have to change plans to remain in compliance with insurance policies.

The Coast Guard Foundation gets one of its largest gifts ever when a longtime donor ups the ante.

After more than a year of technology upgrades, NOAA is ready to build the best forecasting tool.

A couple makes the leap from landbubbers to liveaboards, with zero boating experience.

Georgia is the latest place where a battle has broken out over where, and for how long, boaters can anchor.

Furuno adds a pin code feature to its MFD to thwart thieves.

A Sea Ray shows the world where boating technology may go next.