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Print magazine July 2014

GRAND ENTRANCE

The Coast Guard barque Eagle steamed into San Juan, Puerto Rico, on May 21 for a four-day call, one of the stops on the ship’s

SEAMANSHIP QUIZ – July 2014

Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute. www.captains.com 1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: When is the signal of

Hinckley Picnic Boat

Illustration by Jim Ewing It came out of a Maine boatyard known for its superb sailboats, and it rocked the boating world as few designs

Questions of character

Two high-profile maritime tragedies have left many with a vexing question: Are captains bound by law to go down with the ship? Lore or law:

Talkin’ boats with John Adey

President of the American Boat and Yacht Council Rough conditions on Chesapeake Bay won’t keep John Adey and his family from a day of sailing

2. Take in a show

Among the many happy memories I have of enjoying my boat in the summer, watching fireworks rates right at the top. When I kept Bossanova

6. Unplug and reconnect

Like many of us, I spend more and more of my life tethered to a bevy of electronic devices — smartphone, laptop, desktop, tablet. Am

10. Get the kids hooked

There’s nothing quite like watching a kid’s face when the rod tip really starts thumping, and he or she realizes they’ve hooked a real live

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