See and Be Seen
June 25, 2019
The Automatic Information System, also known as AIS, is a great navigation tool for boaters on the lookout for traffic on the water. But knowing its limitations is key to a safe voyage.
The Automatic Information System, also known as AIS, is a great navigation tool for boaters on the lookout for traffic on the water. But knowing its limitations is key to a safe voyage.
Anchoring safely involves more than the brand and type of hook you use. Capt. Dan Parrot shares the essentials for ensuring an uneventful night at anchor.
Know the components of your ground tackle system for a peaceful night’s rest at anchor.
Port and starboard may as well be up and down if you don’t know nautical lingo. Pat Mundus explains the importance of understanding the language of the sea.
Good communication is important in all walks of life, but it’s particularly
important on recreational boats, where the safety of passengers will depend on it.
Knowing how to properly deploy and set an anchor is the key to a good night’s sleep on the hook.
March 2006, British Columbia: The ferry Queen of the North was making a routine transit.
Maintaining a proper lookout involves constant adjustment based on the prevailing circumstances.
The buccaneers and pirates of long ago stashed their loot in the oddest places.
The proud “Monksters” have built a devoted boating community.
The proposed rule would limit most vessels 65 feet and larger to 10 knots along the East Coast during certain times of the year.
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Two guys with boatbuilding in their blood start an electric boat company in South Carolina.
An adventurous couple makes an icy pilgrimage from the Netherlands to North Carolina in their Elling E6.
Alexseal Yacht Coatings has significantly expanded its Color Configurator, adding four new yacht models and three distinctive new color shades.
How the WSIA’s Wake Responsibly initiative is keeping riders on the water — and lawmakers off their backs.
Henry Egan paints a historic J Class racing yacht to create the sensation of being aboard.
A historical portrait of America’s best-known sail training vessel.
