Why the Wind Blows
February 14, 2025
Pat Mundus explains basic meteorology concepts so you can better project the wind and weather conditions you might face
Pat Mundus explains basic meteorology concepts so you can better project the wind and weather conditions you might face
Channel 13, Channel 16, Sécurité, Pan-Pan, Mayday, DSC, MMSI. What are they for? Do you know how to make a distress call, and how to respond to one?
No bow thruster or joystick? No problem. These old-fashioned skills can help you get your boat on and off the dock smoothly
The decorated former Coast Guard rescue swimmer will once again share his knowledge through his Lifelines: Safety and Rescue at Sea column
Any skipper worth his salt knows there are new lessons around every bend in the channel.
Follow this process to make docking a smooth and safe operation.
Checklists will help you remember the things you need to do before you leave the dock, when emergencies occur, and after you return.
A former Coast Guard rescue swimmer provides his views about PFDs, and his opinions may surprise you.
If you spend enough time on the water, eventually you’ll find the bottom. Here’s how you free your boat.
A former Coast Guard rescue swimmer explains how catchy phrases can perpetuate bad advice, especially at sea.
The Australian builder’s newest model brings serious offshore chops and surprisingly spacious living areas to the 50-foot class.
The Picnic Boat 45 advances Hinckley’s iconic Downeast series.
Wildly unqualified for a marine installation, the author gets a big assist from tech-savvy friends
DiMillo’s Yacht Sales acquires Hunt Yachts from Hinckley, ushering in a new era.
These visionaries helped make boating what it is today.
The all-season outboard-powered cruiser will be on display at this week’s boat show.
These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.
The Connecticut yard offers more services for recreational vessels.
The New England–style cruiser blends classic lines, composite construction and custom details.
A new book reveals fresh reporting about this haunting shipwreck.
