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Q&A GPS-enhanced beacons

What are the benefits of a GPS-enhanced EPIRB or PLB? Coast Guard casualty investigations reveal that EPIRB users are largely unaware that GPS significantly improves

Rescue done right

When the five crewmembers aboard the 58-foot fishing vessel Seafarer were forced to abandon ship shortly after midnight April 17, the men made several good

Register to be rescued

As federal officials continue a campaign to verify information in their emergency locator beacon database, some 40 owners or users of the devices say the

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Building the Tashmoo

A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.

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Maritine Art by Brechin Morgan

Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.

Two boats sailing with a bridge in the distance.

The Newport Waterfront

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.

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