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How-To

VIDEO: Whale watching

Whales are being closer and closer to shore – here’s how to see them while keeping yourself, and your boat, safe.

VIDEO: Crab picking 101

Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay are synonymous with blue crabs, a tasty crustacean with a bad attitude. Unfortunately, their meat is cleverly tucked away under an armored shell. Watch a crab-picking pro with 65 years of experience show how to quickly get at the good stuff.

VIDEO: Think You Know Sharks?

A new NOAA Fisheries video has advice for anglers who go shark fishing, including the importance of identifying the sharks they can keep and those they must release.

VIDEO: How’s that winterizing going?

It’s inevitable. Winter is on its way, and if you’re far enough north it’s probably time to winterize your boat if you haven’t done so

Want to Know More About Gyros?

Watch this! Seakeeper has created a nifty animation that explains how gyroscopic stabilization works to counter the forces that rock your boat. See it here.

How-to video on DSC radios

The Coast Guard Auxiliary has produced and posted online a video explaining in detail the proper way to used VHF radios with Digital Selective Calling

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From the Editor: Coming Home

Back in 1990, I was fresh out of a gap year following high school, bouncing from friend’s couch to friend’s couch and desperately in need

Painting Michael Keane

Inspired by Catboats

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.

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Boat Solar Installation Guide

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.

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