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    Gary Miller

    Even in her least favorite conditions, light air, Mug Up strikes an eye-catching stance in Gloucester Harbor, above. Give her some heavy air and sea room, Mark says, and she’s off like a thoroughbred. The name is appropriate to the hailing port, at right. “Mug up” was the Gloucester fishermen’s break for coffee — perhaps with a dollop of rum on cold days.
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    Mug Up, a 46-foot Bowman yawl

    A fine example of English lines and lineage Issue 105 : Nov/Dec 2015 In the retail publishing business, it’s the cover photo that sells a magazine on newsstands. “Lose 25 pounds in one week!” screams ...

    Gary Miller
    April 28, 2026
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