Kim Kavin

Kim Kavin is a national award-winning journalist who has been writing about yachts for two decades. She grew up driving a ski boat and sailing a Hobie Sunfish at her grandfatherās lake house in New Jersey, and today, she has cruised and chartered in and around more than 50 countries and islands, aboard everything from sailboats, catamarans and trawlers to Americaās Cup sailing yachts and luxury superyachts. When sheās not on the water or writing about it, Kim can often be found hiking western New Jerseyās wooded park trails amid the white-tailed deer with her two adopted shelter mutts.
Celebrating the Coasties
Federal funding of $50 million means groundbreaking can begin for National Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT
Brave Heart
Ida Lewis was known to have saved anywhere from 18 to 36 lives from the mid to late 1800's while working as a lighthouse keeper in Newport.
Who Needs Boater Education?
A new law in Maine suggests younger boaters ages 12-25 take mandatory boating education classes
Best Dock & Dines
Readers weigh in on their favorite places to tie up the boat and grab a bite to eat after a day on the water?
Stars of Social Media
The quest for just 15 seconds of fame can be dangerous in Floridaās Bakerās Haulover Inlet
Coming Soon to a Boat Near You
A solar-powered vessel just crossed the Atlantic without any crew. How that happened could mean a lot for recreational boating
Click Here for Everything
FortNineās acquisition of Defender could create a massive online marketplace for boat owners
An Ocean In His Wake
How Sir Francis Chichester won the first single-handed transatlantic race.
Whatās an MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat?
A new logo is beginning to appear at boat shows and dealerships. Hereās what it means
Hacker Unveils Evolution Collection
Three new models from the wooden boatĀ builder were conceived to take the companyĀ into a brand-new era of design
Building on Success
A new grant will help the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum continue to preserve the craft of wooden boat construction
A Most Adventurous Spirit
After surviving a tragic boat wreck, Ann Davison went on to sail single-handedly across the Atlantic Ocean
Enter the Metaverse
Somebody just paid $650,000 for a virtual yacht at a digital-only marina. Is it time for all boaters to get in on the game, or will this ship sink?
What Really Happened the Night the SS Atlantic Sank?
Some 150 years after the wreck of this passenger ship, a new book suggests that the historical record needs some serious correction
Mahogany for Everyone
Grand Craft Boats has long been known for wooden cruisers. There are about to be a lot more of them
Weāre in the Money
Americaās new $1 trillion infrastructure law will fund everything from better roads for boats to New transient docks and boat ramps
The Right Connections
Being able to work from anywhere while cruising was a priority for the owners of a Nordhavn 68
Where Will Northeast Boaters Go This Winter
More northeast boaters are discovering the joys of cruising south for the cold months and finding pleasant stopover points along the way
IN THE WORKS
Todayās refits and restorations are on their way to becoming tomorrowās on-the-water stunners.
The Party Starts Here
Demand for multiboat charters is surging as boaters seek safe getaways for celebrations with large groups of friends
Live and Learn
Novice and experienced boaters alike are flocking to instructional charters in Florida, the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands
Defensive Driving
With new boaters everywhere, accidents are up. experienced skippers need to think smart to stay safe
Who Gets to Use Our Oceans?
A new proposal would track lobster boats in federal waters to collect data that protects commercial fisheries against developers
Follow the Sun
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
Investing in Infrastructure
A renovated public marina in Palm Beach, Florida, will showcase just what $40 million can buy
The Return of Running Tide
After a restoration at Safe Harbor New England Boatworks, this classic is once again ready to race
Newport International Boat Show Celebrates 50 Years
In both size and style, the show has evolved substantially since it was first held in the 1970s
Preserving Our Sunken History
After a half-dozen years, the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary is becoming a reality
Everglades 455cc
This new hybrid design turns heads with powerful performance and top-flight features
Jim Eastland 1934-2021
The longtime yacht broker and racer was at the forefront of the modern boating culture in New England.
Need a Tow? The Line Begins Here
An unprecedented crush of boaters is bombarding on-water assistance services with calls for help.
Dog Days of Summer
From the sound of slapping sails to the fun of standup paddleboarding, pups can learn to love all kinds of things about boating.
The Boat-Charging Station of the Future
New technology on Californiaās Lake Tahoe could be a game changer for those who want to cruise seriously in electric boats.
From Plywood to All-Out Pizzazz
Kelvin Franks set out to build aĀ tender for his 52-footer. He ended up with a vintage-looking gem
A Jack Wilbur Motor Launch
Gannon and Benjaminās toast retains its status as a celebrated motor launch by Jack Wilbur
Shark-Spotting Boat Owners Wanted
A Massachusetts-based nonprofit is seeking volunteers to report sharkĀ sightings from the sea.
Why Dodge Pots?
Lawmakers discuss the idea of lobster and crab fisheries with fewer vertical lines
The New Cruiser
Three new designs from a trio of Midwest builders represent a new breed of hybrid family cruiser that has been in theĀ making for quite some time.
A Piece of History
The Gipsy Moth IV, which Sir Francis Chichester sailed around the world to international acclaim, is up for sale
Drones and Hurricanes
NOAA is making major technological leaps to better measure and predict hurricanes, as well as rip currents
Lessons for a Lifetime
A new Maritime High School will open nearĀ Seattle with a curriculum designed to inspireĀ a love of boats and boating
The Great Pandemic Escape
From bareboats and crewed charters to learn-to-sail courses, people are flocking to Florida to go boating
Trust Issues
A multimillion-dollar fraud indictment against two former boat dealers in Illinois serves as a reminder for buyers to choose a broker carefully
Finding the R-8
A major upgrade to side-scan sonar helps the crew of Tenacious locate a sunken world war i submarine in Northeast waters
Attention Fuel Shoppers
A New study confirms that better E15 warning labels are needed to protect boaters from costly mistakes at the fuel pump
Straight-Up Bravery
The Coast Guard bestows one of its rarest awards on an oregon man who saved a commercial crew
Taking Care of Business
This nonprofit is working to make sure shrink-wrap gets recycled and reused after boats are launched
Shape of the Future?
A newly launched boat in Italy suggests oneĀ possible future for 3D printers in boatbuilding