Making a model boat kit is not just great fun, it can improve a kid’s coordination and can also be educational. Of course, model boats aren’t just for children. Complex models give hours of pleasure ...

Lake Shore, Minn. – Minnesota has a deep and storied boating history, and a new and fascinating chapter is being written in the Brainerd Lakes area. This lake-rich part of the state has become home to ...

Until the mid-1930s, most small boats were made of wood. A few were made of aluminum or steel, but those were mostly work boats. Planked, molded from strips or sided with plywood, wooden boats were ...

Catch the rich glow of varnished mahogany in the morning sunlight, notice the sleek, simple lines, and – if you score an invitation – step into a wooden boat for an up-close experience, and very ...

The Mill Pond Model Yacht Club is gearing up for another sailing season. The club races Class A model boats on the pond and bay beginning in the spring through the fall, weather permitting. They have ...

Wooden-boat owners are some of the most passionate people in boating. That should come as little surprise, as the amount of care these boats require is significant. The best-kept mahogany vessels need ...

When it comes to the rowing, a wood boat is heavier and more cumbersome, and thus more difficult to propel through the water. But when it comes to the history, it doesn’t get much better than being in ...