Brad Read looks out his office window across Newport Harbor’s Brenton Cove, observing how the puffs fan across the racecourse that’s spitting distance from his ­public-sailing operation’s docks. Small ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever seen a remote-control boat skate across the water—or controlled one yourself—you know it’s ...

Tony Gonsalves’ thumbs caress the sail and rudder joysticks on his remote, making millimeter adjustments to his DragonFlite 95’s trim as he silently wills the 37-inch one-design through the leeward ...

A light breeze is creating just a ripple on the surface of the big pond at The Oaks. Several sleek racing yachts vie for position to catch the wind. The “sailors” adjust their rudders and sails to ...

SOUTH BEND — A relaxing day at the pond doesn’t always result in pulling a fish out of the water. For a small group of area enthusiasts, there’s nothing better than spending a breezy, warm day down at ...