Who should foot the bill for poor decisions?
May 27, 2015
The only thing more uncompromising than the sea may be the judgments heaped upon skippers and crew who call the Coast Guard to rescue them
The only thing more uncompromising than the sea may be the judgments heaped upon skippers and crew who call the Coast Guard to rescue them
Smoove Ultimate Boat Wash is a concentrated, biodegradable and phosphate-free product specially formulated for use on gelcoat, fiberglass and painted fiberglass. The company says it
Model sailboat racers, their vessels rigged and ready, line up along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in this image from 1928. President Franklin D. Roosevelt,
Ocean Signal’s rescueME PLB1 personal locator beacon is about a third smaller than other PLBs and alerts search-and-rescue services via satellite, a 121.5 MHz homing
Oil painting by Christopher Blossom A full-rigged ship labors in heavy seas through the high latitudes of the Southern Ocean in this historic work by
Raymarine’s Dragonfly sonar and GPS/plotter is now available with a 7-inch widescreen display and optional overhead mounting. Like the original model, the Dragonfly7’s Uni-Controller scrolls
A guide by your side Dozier’s Waterway Guide Northern Edition for many is indispensable for cruising the Atlantic coast from Cape May, N.J., to Maine,
Bertucci rolls out the AquaX, a nautical and water sports-themed collection of colorful watches that are water-resistant to more than 300 feet and weigh just
Last Nov. 1, after my eight days in the hospital ended, I made an April 4 entry in my 2014 calendar notebook that posed this
It was a sad day on the Cowes waterfront in January 1912 when an empty dinghy without oars was brought in from the Medina River.
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.
Celebrating 70 years of boatbuilding, Formula introduces the highly anticipated 360 CBR, a crossover yacht combining innovation and style.
The 57 Fly, evolution of last year’s 55 Fly, showcases Cruisers Yachts’ commitment to innovation, luxury, and performance on the water.
The 50 GLS combines luxurious accommodations with triple 600-hp engines, delivering comfort and near-50-knot performance on the water.
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