Seamanship Starts Here
January 11, 2023
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.
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While being able to maintain high planing speeds in rough seas makes a boat safer and more seaworthy, it’s also inevitable that you’ll have to
Sooner or later your boat-handling skills will be put to the test. Is your boat up to the task, and will you be on your
What precautions should I take when sharing the water with commercial traffic? If you ply the same waters as commercial vessels, don’t forget a bit
Proportional throttle, soft docking, and joystick precision make docking a non-issue.
Experts share the fundamental safety tips for use at the dock and on the water.
Today, for National Safe Boating Week, from our sister magazine, Sail, Managing Editor Lydia Mullen and her shipmates share the lessons learned from the dramatic sinking of their boat during last year’s Newport-Bermuda Race.
Here are the visual cues to tell the difference between aquatic distress and a drowning person and how to respond.
A sailboat that fulfilled the dreams of two men took a few decades to build.
The Legendary Marina Resort at Blue Water Cay can accommodate boats up to 220 feet.
In the 1960s, the Chantyman design inspired the Grand Banks design and sent the trawler trend on its way
Get an impression of the colors dressing your yacht with Alexseal’s new color configurator.
Here’s how AI is improving seamanship and safety.
This trusty little pocket cruiser is an affordable way to get out on the water
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