Tools for Forecasting
September 14, 2020
Confused by all of the weather apps on the horizon? Here’s how to select and customize the app that‘s right for you.
Confused by all of the weather apps on the horizon? Here’s how to select and customize the app that‘s right for you.
You may be out of your depth if you only rely on a chart to keep you out of
the shallows.
It’s your obligation to watch your wake and be courteous to other boat operators.
Capt. Pat Mundus offers boat handling tips for a variety of sea conditions.
Do you know what to do if there’s a medical emergency onboard? Pat Mundus offers lessons she’s learned from her own experiences running commercial boats.
It’s high-season for hurricanes and fall Nor’easters. Is your boat ready for heavy winds and storms?
No amount of horsepower or gadgetry can compensate for seamanship skills, so it pays to get yours in order.
Port and starboard may as well be up and down if you don’t know nautical lingo. Pat Mundus explains the importance of understanding the language of the sea.
Knowing how to properly deploy and set an anchor is the key to a good night’s sleep on the hook.
Maintaining a proper lookout involves constant adjustment based on the prevailing circumstances.
A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.
A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
