Ocean racings A-Team is French
November 1, 2012
The French are the major-leaguers of short-handed ocean racing, yet many U.S. sailors are unaware of the great French ocean races and racers. I offer
The French are the major-leaguers of short-handed ocean racing, yet many U.S. sailors are unaware of the great French ocean races and racers. I offer
Editor’s note: In 2008-09, Rich Wilson became only the second American to finish the Vendée Globe, the non-stop single-handed sailboat race around the world that
A fire on a boat is a serious matter. To extinguish it successfully, the fire must be relatively small, and you’ll need to get to
Here is some insight from Daniel K. Rutherford’s three decades as a marine investigator:• Most fires, excluding arson, are fuel- or electrical-related — “If it’s
Daniel K. Rutherford has spent 30 years as a certified marine investigator, looking into fires, explosions, sinkings, boat disappearances. His job is to determine the
“It’s your responsibility,” Mike Jendrossek says, addressing skippers of the thousands of uninspected U.S. vessels that don’t carry more than six or 12 passengers for
While police and the Coast Guard try to determine why a Silverton 34 capsized on its way home from July Fourth fireworks on Long Island,
Editor’s note: The content for this story was taken directly from the March 7 order of Chief Judge David R. Martin of the U.S. District
Situational awareness (noun): the perception of environmental elements with respect to time and/or space, the comprehension of their meaning and the projection of their status
The Coast Guard has consistently listed boat wakes among the top 10 primary contributing factors for boating accidents in the United States in its annual
Informed by decades of owner feedback, this new build refines a proven formula for serious cruising.
From hull design to onboard flow, these legendary powerboats prove that great cruising never goes out of style.
Living aboard is a dream for many boaters. The people who’ve done it share what they’ve learned along the way.
A 50-knot top end and a cockpit built for entertaining make the Tiara 46 LS an exciting addition to the Luxury Sport line.
Failure to check an engine gauge turned into a humbling lesson complacency at the helm.
Four skippers are awarded for lifesaving actions that went beyond routine towing assistance.
An Annapolis woman restores the wooden boat first owned by her grandfather.
To navigate a bridge safely, know the rules and
proceed with caution.
NOAA revisits the 2008 vessel speed regulation, reopening debate over limits designed to reduce whale strikes.
Medical emergencies can unfold quickly on the water. Here’s how to protect your crew before help is within reach.
