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
What We Learned About Safety From Lynette Hooker’s Disappearance
Ready to move beyond weekend boating, a New England couple discovers a cruiser designed to keep them on the water longer.
This Cornwall-built cruiser pairs classic lines with all-weather capability.
New technology makes it easier than ever to work (and homeschool) from on board.
Are you strong enough to survive 13 hours in the water? That’s exactly what the writer did when he chaperoned an ocean survival course.
This Maine-based school was founded to help people find peace and purpose through boatbuilding.
Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout
The proud “Monksters” have built a devoted boating community.
The proposed rule would limit most vessels 65 feet and larger to 10 knots along the East Coast during certain times of the year.
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
