Digital vs. Paper Charts
April 7, 2025
New digital charts are gradually replacing paper, but they have their issues. Critics want to see improvements right away.
New digital charts are gradually replacing paper, but they have their issues. Critics want to see improvements right away.
The orcas are believed to be related to the ones who for years have been attacking and sinking boats off the Iberian peninsula.
The new inductees include Olympians, yacht designers, coaches, educators, and more.
Raised aboard schooners, the tall ship captain eventually returned to his native Nova Scotia to become a writer.
With a storm coming, a crew member faces a dilemma. How to say no to the boat’s owner.
Building on the success of the inboard-powered Hinckley Picnic Boat 39, the new 41 will feature triple Mercury Verado V10 outboards.
Brooklin, Maine, has wooden boatbuilding in its veins. It’s home to the WoodenBoat School, which, since 1981, has taught more than 20,000 people about the
There are your lights, which should be in good working order. But what about those other navigation lights out there?
Just about everyone is now using electronic chart plotters, but it’s wise to still keep a set of paper charts aboard
Tiara, Formula and Aquila are just some of the builders showing off new models. Viking, Regulator and other builders launched new models as well.
Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years
Jeff Northrop helped reshape inshore angling when he introduced flats boats to the region.
J Craft’s swift speedboat, the Torpedo RS, embarks on a maiden voyage from Sweden to France.
Repainting is not always a simple procedure. Boat owners need to be decisive to get the best finish.
Two rocket scientists bring a space-age approach to desalination and water filtration.
A double-ender produced for a client decades ago is now a designer’s electric joyride.
A Mag Bay 43 gives a couple the thoughtful design they need to keep their twin boys at ease on the water.
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
From helm to hardware, these innovation award winners reveal smart thinking in every corner.
Design teams are rethinking everything from hull forms to seating plans as anglers demand boats that can run offshore, hit the sandbar and keep the whole family comfortable.
