Gary Miller

When he first saw her after Hurricane Sandy had passed, Alan Vieiro’s Watkins 27, Jolly Blue, at top, was wedged between others at the boatyard. He said, “She appears to be OK with her mast and rigging still in one piece, her rudder whole and not bent, and no significant hull damage. She is a sturdy, well-built boat and I am hopeful that, once back up on stands, she will be OK.” Vadym Telpis found only the keel and parts of the deck of his boat among the piles of boats and pieces at The Raritan Yacht Club, above.

Sailing
Sailing Tips

OK, now what?

After the storm, it’s decision time Issue 93 : Nov/Dec 2013 For some sailors, after a storm or hurricane comes relief. The mooring held. The neighboring steel boat didn’t break loose during the night ...

Gary Miller

May 28, 2026

Sailing
Sailing Stories

Cruising on shoe leather

Parallels between the Blue Ridge and the deep blue Issue 97 : Jul/Aug 2014 I used to dream about sailing around the world in our beloved 32-foot double-headsail Cheoy Lee ketch, Experiment. You know t...

Gary Miller

May 15, 2026

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.

Projects
Restoration

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