This Inexpensive Gear Could Prevent Hypothermia
April 21, 2025
You should have a cheap sleeping bag and a sheet of plastic aboard your boat. Here’s why.
You should have a cheap sleeping bag and a sheet of plastic aboard your boat. Here’s why.
Crew rest is important. That is why taking the night watch can be a good thing.
The pros use them to prevent boating mishaps, and you should too.
The sea is no place for absolutes about everything, which is why the safety community’s mantra about PFDs should be modified.
To go boating, we must understand the aqueous world we play on.
The decorated former Coast Guard rescue swimmer will once again share his knowledge through his Lifelines: Safety and Rescue at Sea column
Checklists will help you remember the things you need to do before you leave the dock, when emergencies occur, and after you return.
A former Coast Guard rescue swimmer provides his views about PFDs, and his opinions may surprise you.
A former Coast Guard rescue swimmer explains how catchy phrases can perpetuate bad advice, especially at sea.
You can’t just buy survival gear and forget about it. You need to know how to use it, practice using it, and do regular maintenance
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.
