Istvan Kopar: The Introspective Circumnavigator
Follow BoatU.S. member Istvan Kopar as he attempts one of sailing’s toughest feats: a solo, nonstop westbound circumnavigation of the globe. Aboard his Valiant 42 Surprise, Kopar faces months at sea, sailing against prevailing winds and currents in a historic quest few sailors have ever completed.
The Heroes Next Door
Explore the story of Clarence Moriwaki and his decades-long dedication to preserving the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, honoring history while protecting a meaningful waterfront space for future generations.
TowBoatUS Savannah Named Tower Of The Year
Dana Rutland of TowBoatU.S. Savannah shares the emotion, teamwork, and service values behind his 2026 Tower of the Year Award.
Chesapeake Bay By Way Of Iceland
From the Marshall Islands to Chesapeake Bay and Iceland, meet boating enthusiast Chris Harte—whose global life and career are shaped by fishing, boats, and island communities.
A Pontoon Of Pups Follows Life In The Doghouse
Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta's life has revolved around horses, boats, a Hollywood turn, and, oh … 150 canine roommates.
Ground Control To Major Reid
More than a decade after setting a record for the longest nonstop sea voyage, artist Reid Stowe has set his sights on boldly going where no man has gone before: Mars!
Brothers Who Build
From crafting precision components for Grand Prix racing yachts to developing prototypes of a futuristic flying ferry, building cool stuff has always been a family affair for these sibling partners at the Moore Brothers Company.
Captains Mentors Moms
These impressive women balance life on the water and aiding fellow boaters with plenty of responsibilities at home.
Bob Stopper: Erie Canal Greeter
Meet the ambassador who greets fellow boaters transiting the historic 338-mile Erie Canal as the world-renowned man-made waterway marks its bicentennial this year.