The Art of Navigation
January 8, 2026
Even if your boat is equipped with a suite of electronics, know how to use ranges
Even if your boat is equipped with a suite of electronics, know how to use ranges
Managing a tender doesn’t have to be a pain in the transom.
A sloppy wake is more than annoying; it’s dangerous too.
How to dock like a pro in tight marinas and tough conditions.
This navigational tool has benefits, but never forget it’s the helmsman’s job to stay in the driver’s seat
There are your lights, which should be in good working order. But what about those other navigation lights out there?
Pat Mundus explains basic meteorology concepts so you can better project the wind and weather conditions you might face
Just about everyone is now using electronic chart plotters, but it’s wise to still keep a set of paper charts aboard
Channel 13, Channel 16, Sécurité, Pan-Pan, Mayday, DSC, MMSI. What are they for? Do you know how to make a distress call, and how to respond to one?
No bow thruster or joystick? No problem. These old-fashioned skills can help you get your boat on and off the dock smoothly
A historical portrait of America’s best-known sail training vessel.
A weekend on this river near Narrangassett Bay remind us that good cruising is sometimes just around the corner.
The Tiara 39 LE makes a case for getting out on the water more often, in every kind of weather.
Seventy years after the first hull splashed, the Dyer 29 is still built and repaired by the people who know it best.
How CEO Terry McNew is reshaping a respected brand.
At 70 years old, the builder that defined the long-distance trawler is still going strong.
These owners chose specific designs that allow them to explore the country, and even the world.
Sailing Hall of Famer, America’s Cup legend, and founder of CNN dies at age 87.
A Great Lakes boater finds a ride for all seasons in a military-grade RIB by Safe Boats.
The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.
