In 2020, I decided to buy and live on a boat without having any sailing experience. I taught myself a lot and have since explored France, Italy, and parts of the Mediterranean. While living on a boat ...

You've probably considered buying a boat if you live within driving distance of an ocean, lake, reservoir, river, or other large waterway. A boat can be your ticket to endless summertime water skiing, ...

It’s that time of year again when boaters swarm their favorite bays, lakes, rivers and oceans. Many a would-be skipper may be considering whether a boat fits into their retirement plan. “It’s a ...

The glamour of summertime boating and dreams of visiting the many fabulous boating destinations might make a boat purchase seem like a good idea. But before you decide to captain your own vessel, keep ...

Taking a prospective boat out for a test drive will reveal its cruising efficiency, seakeeping ability, and more. Courtesy Contender During my 29 years as a boating writer, I've been lucky enough to ...