SEAMANSHIP QUIZ June 2013
May 31, 2013
Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute www.captains.com 1. The Line of Demarcation between Inland and
Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute www.captains.com 1. The Line of Demarcation between Inland and
Painting by John Barber It’s early morning at Capt. Johnny Ward’s dock on Jackson Creek near the mouth of the Rappahannock River in Virginia, and
The tale of a lovely Lady G. Bruce Knecht’s “Grand Ambition” (2013, Simon & Schuster, $26.99 hardcover, $14.99 e-book) tells the story of the $40
Cruising guides for the Northeast, Great Lakes Dozier’s Waterway Guides has launched 2013 editions of its Northern and Great Lakes editions. The Northern edition covers
The cold, hard facts of the case made mine a difficult position to defend. It happened thus. When my wife entered the living room I
Nantucket Island, off Cape Cod, Mass., was the whaling capital of the world during the first half of the 19th century. Whaling was how many
The Hitcase SuckR is a tough marine-grade suction mount that attaches to any smooth, flat, non-porous surface, including windshields, windows and mirrors. It is compatible
The Bristol Swim Ladder employs a center beam design that supports five platform steps and three handrails. Features include carbon fiber construction, a UV-resistant gloss
If there was ever a poster child for overfishing, it’s the Atlantic halibut, a jumbo member of the flounder clan that can grow to upward
One of the nice things about our watery world is there is a project boat for every budget, every taste, every dream. Large or small,
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.
A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
