What To Know About Navigation Lights
February 17, 2025
There are your lights, which should be in good working order. But what about those other navigation lights out there?
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
The author keeps her “old-school” navigation skills sharp by making it a game. Here’s how she does it.
How well do you know the Rules of the Road? Here’s how to find out.
With so many anchor options out there, how do we know which ground tackle is best?
Docking is one of the most important seamanship skills and can be incredibly challenging in certain marinas and conditions; practice will help your crew prepare.
You need to have a plan and then you must
practice, again and again and again
The muse for photographer Ben Williamson is Downeast.
The SS United States was the “great love” of its designer’s life.
To stay safe, recognize the hazards of water.
This fast trawler boasts a hull by C. Raymond Hunt Associates.
You should have a cheap sleeping bag and a sheet of plastic aboard your boat. Here’s why.
Painter John Barber depicts historic skipjacks still in service.
How to select the right covering for your boat.
The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.
A Marine fighter pilot, a filmmaker and a big personality, he pioneered numerous iconic boat brands.
The latest model in the Hunt Ocean Series will be available in a flybridge or express model.
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