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Uber Created the Gig Driver. The Next Decade Creates the Gig Captain.
There’s a labor category quietly forming at the intersection of the gig economy and the marine industry — and the people best positioned to…

Airbnb Was Built on Air Mattresses. The Boat Version of That Story Is Being Written Right Now.
Airbnb started with air mattresses in a living room. The boat industry's version of that story is happening right now. Here's how.

Albania Is What Croatia Was Twenty Years Ago — And the Sailing World Is Just Starting to Notice
There is a moment in the life of every sailing destination when the people who were there first start to feel crowded out. Croatia…

The Fishing Village That Became a Charter Hub — and What It Lost in the Transition
Komiža had 5,000 residents in the 1800s. Today it has 1,500 — and 15,000 charter tourists every July weekend. Here's what changed.

Why the Sea Continues to Inspire Designers, Writers and Entrepreneurs
From founders to novelists, the sea keeps showing up as a source of clarity. Here's the real reason water sparks creative thinking.