Reality Check
May 28, 2026
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
A fatal crash in Connecticut leaves locals calling for change, and officials asking boaters to respect aids to navigation
After a summer of unsafe boating practices, a winter of safety training would be welcomed.
We recently published a piece called “Sea Sense” by Michael Tougias. In the story, he shared lessons about survival from boaters who found themselves in dangerous, life-threatening situations offshore.
You should know the official Rules of the Road, but if you don’t, at least live by the unofficial “rule of tonnage.”
Those who have survived extreme situations offshore say it’s important to heed that inner voice when it warns you things don’t feel quite right.
A new law in Maine suggests younger boaters ages 12-25 take mandatory boating education classes
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
Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.
When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship
Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.
Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.
The bible of boating is back in a new edition.
Meet Rockport Marine’s most ambitious custom sailboat.
As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.
A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.
