The sequel to the well-received The Rain and The Fire and The Will of God, continues the Huck Finn–like adventures of Jack and Rodney, teenagers whose innocence is challenged by growing up. Rodney, who lives in a New York suburb and is spending the summer in Alabama with his friend, is responsible for the loss of a skiff belonging to Jack’s family. The boys set out on a river journey, a quest for the runaway homemade boat. Although the skiff does not turn up, other things do and Rodney’s introduction to the pleasure and pain of human love begins in a delightful way.

Instructions for building a plywood-epoxy, vee-bottomed sea skiff, written by a professional boatbuilder. Dozens have been built by amateurs worldwide since 1991.

Glifford Jackson grew up with boats in his native New Zealand and developed an early interest in the design. In 1939 he set off by sea at the age of 17, to study naval architecture at Glasgow University in Scotland.

The story of a heroine rescued by her father from a domineering suitor.

Proudly laying claim to the title of first town in the first state, Lewes, Delaware, has a history brimming with little-known tales of gentleman pirates, desperate acts of cannibalism and a failed British bombardment in the War of 1812. Another attempted invasion occurred in 1853, when raucous New England fishermen intent on having a good time were repelled by residents armed with clubs and an old cannon. In 1926, the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse toppled onto the beach. With the light extinguished, bootleggers had an easier time plying their trade. On January 5, 1932, a captured rumrunner was accidentally set ablaze when an oil slick caught fire on the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. Author Michael Morgan explores stories of impromptu presidential dips, charismatic preachers, German POW camps and other lost tales from the history of Lewes.

Plans and instructions for building all three of the world-famous Tolman skiffs. Here are boats you can build with common tools, common skill, and common materials.