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
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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
If a passenger goes overboard at sea, there’s a 40 percent chance you’ll never see that person again. Here are the recovery procedures you need to know.
To select the right solar-charging system, consider your power needs, budget and boat’s design.
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From top-rated marinas to historic streets and legendary offshore fishing tournaments, this New Jersey port delivers the right mix of cruising comfort and adventure.
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Teak is fantastic for strength and durability, but when it’s used on decks it needs routine care.
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Pirate radio stations broadcasting from ships forced the BBC to give music fans what they wanted.
A century-old Long Island Sound lighthouse offers local students unforgettable lessons on the water.
