
Survival Tips for Cruising
To stay safe, recognize the hazards of water.
The new inductees include Olympians, yacht designers, coaches, educators, and more.
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.
Maintaining a log is an excellent cruising habit to get into.
On a trip Patagonia, the author found the best views not by on hiking trails, but from the deck of a boat.
With a storm coming, a crew member faces a dilemma. How to say no to the boat’s owner.
The sea is no place for absolutes about everything, which is why the safety community’s mantra about PFDs should be modified.
Tell us about the moment you achieved a cruising milestone, and what you learned from the experience.
Pat Mundus explains basic meteorology concepts so you can better project the wind and weather conditions you might face
The muse for photographer Ben Williamson is Downeast.
The SS United States was the “great love” of its designer’s life.
To stay safe, recognize the hazards of water.
This fast trawler boasts a hull by C. Raymond Hunt Associates.
You should have a cheap sleeping bag and a sheet of plastic aboard your boat. Here’s why.
Painter John Barber depicts historic skipjacks still in service.
How to select the right covering for your boat.
The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.
A Marine fighter pilot, a filmmaker and a big personality, he pioneered numerous iconic boat brands.
The latest model in the Hunt Ocean Series will be available in a flybridge or express model.
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