Building a Better Flare
May 8, 2025
Ocean Signal has an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional flares.
Ocean Signal has an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional flares.
The stabilization system takes the roll out of an offshore ride.
New digital charts are gradually replacing paper, but they have their issues. Critics want to see improvements right away.
How to select the right dish and data plan for your boating needs.
Selecting the right covering for your hull is easier when you understand how anti-foulings work.
Just about everyone is now using electronic chart plotters, but it’s wise to still keep a set of paper charts aboard
Yep, It’s that time of year again. Time to troll for holiday gift ideas for that person in your life who can never get enough new gear for their boat. This list might make shopping a little easier, and you might even find an item or two for your own boat.
Gear has changed substantially over the past 60 years, influencing nautical style and the clothing that keeps us safe and comfortable on the water
Getting onto the beach is easy. Getting off might be a lot harder. Here are some tips to help you enjoy the sandbar lifestyle.
Trip planning is simpler than ever, in large part due to mobile apps. A skipper shares his favorites.
The next generation of Beneteau’s Grand Trawler series is a worthy
successor to the 62.
Boaters Helping Boaters Conquer the Great Loop
Photographer Onne van der Wal captures the coastal charm of Jamestown in a new book.
Seamanship is a lifelong educational experience. Start with the basics and build from there
Whether it’s exploring history, adventure cruising or barhopping, there’s a bareboat charter that’s perfect for any mission
After running the Great Loop with her husband and two children, Alison Major was inspired to help others do it too.
A Midwestern couple with an empty nest finds the perfect cruising boat, a Chris-Craft 35 Commander, for cruising the Great Lakes
How to do “The Ditch” without breaking the bank.
Growing the perfect giant pumpkin requires good genetics and hard work. Turning one into a race boat requires something else
French engine manufacturer Nanni is one of the fastest-growing propulsion companies out there, thanks to its compact motors ranging from 10 to 2,200 horsepower. Learn more about this power player here.
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