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April 8, 2013Editor's Log: French Frigate HermioneHistory in the Making: Who knew? The best part of a visit to the Paris boat show was not found in the City of Light but in the bustling town of Rochefort, located just upriver from the Bay of Biscay. That’s where we came across Hermione, a 50-meter, 34-gun French frigate that’s been painstakingly under construction for nearly two decades now. As is fitting in a tale with roots in the 1600s, there’s a lot of history behind this story.
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June 27, 2012To Wanderer III, a ToastAfter 60 years and countless miles, a classic, humble wooden 30-footer has fulfilled the dreams of not one intrepid couple, but two. From Cruising World's July 2012 issue.
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October 3, 2011Split PersonalityLean and lithe yet sound and fast, the British-built Spirit 46 Bamboozle is a thoroughly contemporary conveyance with the form and soul of a classic. "Yacht Style" from our October 2011 issue.
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February 9, 2011Keepin’ It LegalThe crew of Ganymede sails through a sea of mixed signals while cruising along the Mexican caost.
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November 29, 2010D-DayWith Ganymede’s arrival in Mexico, it’s the end of the beginning for the Backyard Warrior. "Hands-On" Sailor from our December 2010 issue
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November 29, 2010The Old Girl’s Ready to Dance AnewDoted over by Maine craftsmen and devoted owners during a 20-month refit, the Sparkman & Stephens-designed yawl Bolero is savoring her new vitality. From "Yachtsyle" in our December 2010 issue
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September 28, 2010Moving DayGanymede makes a splash when her moment finally arrives. "Hands-On" Sailor from our August 2010 issue
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September 16, 2010Earl Launches a Late-Summer Sailing VacationSailors scramble to protect their floating real estate when a hurricane sets its sights on southeastern New England. Charter Briefing from our September 16, 2010, CW Reckonings
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August 30, 2010A Sea Gaucho and his Falmouth Cutter 34After sailing the globe aboard his Bristol Channel Cutter, a craftsman settles down in Canada to build the "best" design of Lyle Hess. From "Yachtstyle" from our September 2010 issue
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
