How to Keep A Ship’s Log
March 17, 2025
Maintaining a log is an excellent cruising habit to get into.
Maintaining a log is an excellent cruising habit to get into.
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Follow this process to make docking a smooth and safe operation.
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The author keeps her “old-school” navigation skills sharp by making it a game. Here’s how she does it.
Whether you are the boater or your loved one is, here is a list of tools that should be on your boat
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A professional mariner prepares his Hans Christian 34 for this epic competition.
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A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
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When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
