The Case That Changed My Thinking
November 15, 2019
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.
Jock Williams understood boats from both sides of the helm: as a man who built them and as a man forever wondering where they might take him
As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.
A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.
Siren Marine remote monitoring and control technology puts your boat’s vital systems, security and location right at your fingertips.
The largest boat in the builder’s Sport range offers a balance of comfort and performance.
In a striking black-and-white photo essay,
Onne van der Wal captures the craftsmanship and
heritage that define the maritime Northeast.
A community sailing center in Massachusetts is building the next generation of offshore racers—one passage at a time.
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
The Amesbury Skiff descends from a design that shaped New England working boats for 200 years
Boat propulsion often starts life as a terrestrial engine. Giving it sea legs is more complex than you might think
