On a muggy, sticky midsummer morning, about 60 to 70 people gather to watch the launch of the largest boat ever built in Wanchese, a small maritime village on the Outer Banks. Back in World War II, ...

On a muggy, sticky midsummer morning, about 70 people gather to watch the launch of the largest boat ever built in Wanchese, a small maritime village on the Outer Banks. Back in World War II, the ...

A rendering of American Cruise Line's new, catamaran-style ship. The vessels are being designed with features often found on river and expedition ships. Photo Credit: American Cruise Line American ...

Prior to the Hobie Cat, invented by well-known surfboard maker Hobie Alter, sailing was for the elite. It was a sport reserved for members of yacht clubs who had the mega bucks it took to buy a big ...