Lessons From a False Alarm at Sea
April 7, 2026
When A PLB was mistakenly activated, it launched a rescue and delivered a humbling lesson.
When A PLB was mistakenly activated, it launched a rescue and delivered a humbling lesson.
Medical emergencies can unfold quickly on the water. Here’s how to protect your crew before help is within reach.
It’s a charter captain’s job to keep you safe, but it’s your responsibility to make sure he knows how to do that.
The USCG is updating standards for recreational and commercial boaters. Here’s how the changes impact you.
The USCG requires the minimum, so augment its list.
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.
The sea is no place for absolutes about everything, which is why the safety community’s mantra about PFDs should be modified.
The decorated former Coast Guard rescue swimmer will once again share his knowledge through his Lifelines: Safety and Rescue at Sea column
Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.
The Formula 387CCF’s upper station adds a new perspective for anglers, but it’s the boat’s ride and versatile design that steal the show.
Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.
When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship
Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.
Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.
The bible of boating is back in a new edition.
Meet Rockport Marine’s most ambitious custom sailboat.
