We all think we know what teamwork is, especially in sports or at work. But on board? Why do some crews work like efficient, well-oiled machines, while others succumb to sullen moods, yelling and frustration?
June 1, 2017, was supposed to be a routine deadline. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had set the date as the end of public comment on its draft strategy about navigational products and services for America’s ocean and coastal waters, as well as the Great Lakes.
In my last column, I examined bank effect. To review, a vessel navigating in close proximity to an embankment, bulkhead or similar fixed boundary can
I could pretend I’m not old enough to remember Loran-A or tuning in the beeps of those eerie radio direction finder bearings. I might even
Growing up in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia, during the 1960s was an adventure. A few youngsters lived in the village overlooking the bay, and we
When a fine-bowed vessel glides through smooth blue water, the bow seems to cleave the water effortlessly, slicing a passageway through which to gracefully pass.
The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway stretches from Norfolk, Virginia, to Key West, Florida. Man-made canals link inland sounds and rivers for a sheltered “inside” route. Aside
Kids quickly grasp that weight up high makes a thing less stable: think of a pogo stick, stilts or a unicycle. It is equally plain
I’ve never had to be rescued at sea, though I’ve come close to calling for help on a few occasions. My granddad sailed on square-riggers
I well remember the first time I worked out my position using celestial navigation. That cross on the chart represented more than my position —
When A PLB was mistakenly activated, it launched a rescue and delivered a humbling lesson.
The builder’s follow-up to its best-selling 37 advances the adventure boat concept.
Want to install or upgrade a marine stereo? This is how the pros do it.
The Maine builder tapped its skilled crew to deliver a custom build on a tight deadline.
A Florida builder revives the classic Vineyard design, blending original molds with modern materials.
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.
