
The Case That Changed My Thinking
A heartbreaking event on a river in Virginia taught this rescue swimmer a life-changing lesson about boating safety.

A heartbreaking event on a river in Virginia taught this rescue swimmer a life-changing lesson about boating safety.

Suspending a search is the worst part of being a Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer.

The actions you take in the moments after someone goes over the side of the boat can be life-altering. Here’s what to do first.

Self-reliance is one thing many boat owners embrace, but that ethos could get you into trouble, writes Mario Vittone.

Helicopter rescue swimmer Mario Vittone sheds some light on offshore survival training, and the importance of getting schooled on boating safety.

Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Mario Vittone says don’t leave the dock too fast; you might endanger the safety of crew.

Your VHF radio is one of the most important pieces of safety gear on your boat. The problem is that most people rarely turn theirs on.

I knew a North Carolina highway patrol officer who once told me, “I’ve never unbuckled a dead man.

Being a United States Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer may just be the best job in the world. Mario Vittone explains what it takes to make the cut.

Mario Vittone says boating with certain people can be a recipe for disaster, so choose your crew carefully.

The yard best known for building Billy Joel’s Shelter Island Runabout has updated the design for a new generation of cruising families.

Cruisers Yachts introduces the 38 VTR, the first model in a new series intended
for all kinds of adventures.

The newcomer to the Sport series showcases features from its larger siblings.

The newcomer to the Sport series showcases features from its larger siblings.

These families have discovered that time spent cruising makes for better relationships and creates great memories.

A boater who has owned a diverse fleet loves the versatility of his Stanley 36, a capable Downeast cruiser.

Waterfront location, history, development potential, dockage potential, signage and frontage make this a unique opportunity to invest in Cape Cod!

Even if your boat is equipped with a suite of electronics, know how to use ranges

Managing a tender doesn’t have to be a pain in the transom.

At one time the largest passenger ship in the world, she also played a pivotal role in World War II.