Every waterway has its own culture, traditions, and community—and every one is home to remarkable women at the helm.

Her Helm is an ongoing documentary photography and storytelling series that explores these communities one waterway at a time. Each Her Helm edition is dedicated to a single body of water, sharing the portraits and stories of the women who navigate it professionally and passionately.

Begin your journey by exploring the waterways below, starting with the inaugural edition, “Her Helm: Chesapeake Bay.” Additional waterways will be added as the series grows.