Common Boating Mishaps and How To Avoid Them
February 10, 2026
A boating safety expert offers advice based on more than 40,000 miles at sea.
A boating safety expert offers advice based on more than 40,000 miles at sea.
A lifelong voyager, a brave rescuer and others are recipients of the CCA awards.
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 most rewarding moments on the water often start with a leap of faith.
Even if your boat is equipped with a suite of electronics, know how to use ranges
The Sea Tow Foundation helps make safety the steady force powering the future of boating.
New technology like trolling motors and Power-Poles make it easier than ever to lock a boat in position without a traditional anchor.
Seamanship is a lifelong educational experience. Start with the basics and build from there
After running the Great Loop with her husband and two children, Alison Major was inspired to help others do it too.
From top-rated marinas to historic streets and legendary offshore fishing tournaments, this New Jersey port delivers the right mix of cruising comfort and adventure.
Catch problems early and spend more time on the water, not at the dock.
The muse for photographer Benjamin Williamson is Downeast.
Teak is fantastic for strength and durability, but when it’s used on decks it needs routine care.
These seamanship tips can help you enjoy the sandbar lifestyle.
Pirate radio stations broadcasting from ships forced the BBC to give music fans what they wanted.
A century-old Long Island Sound lighthouse offers local students unforgettable lessons on the water.
Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years
Jeff Northrop helped reshape inshore angling when he introduced flats boats to the region.
J Craft’s swift speedboat, the Torpedo RS, embarks on a maiden voyage from Sweden to France.
