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Taking safety seriously includes the operation of all the boat’s safety equipment.

Taking safety seriously includes the operation of all the boat’s safety equipment.

Cruising long distances aboard your own boat can be one of the most satisfying experiences on the water, but it also requires more responsibility on your part to ensure the boat and its systems are ready for the voyage.

With so many anchor options out there, how do we know which ground tackle is best?

Today’s higher gas and diesel prices might tempt a captain to depart with less fuel, but the one-third rule should always be adhered to for safety.

Skills and boating manners need to be in top form for the Fourth of July holiday weekend in order to keep yourself and your passengers safe

You need to have a plan and then you must
practice, again and again and again

Before casting off for the first fishing trip of the season, get these things in order


Safe boating is about more than following a line on your GPS. It also requires situational awareness

A soft grounding may be embarrassing, but it’s not the end of the world if you respond correctly

A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.

What many of us cherish most about time on the water are the people with whom we share it.

Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure.

Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.

With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.

With Chris DiMillo at the helm of Hunt Yachts, this classic brand is good hands.

Willard Bond used bold color to emphasize the power and energy of a yacht race.

It’s the smallest model in Viking’s convertible fleet, but it punches well above its weight.

The Antares 12 Coupe boasts three cabins for extended cruising capability

To catch more striped bass, fish live bait, work the structure, and wait for dark, because your best catches may be after sunset.