Reality Check
May 28, 2026
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
A boating safety expert offers advice based on more than 40,000 miles at sea.
Delivering clear messages can be challening on a recreational boat with a relaxed atmosphere.
All available distress signals should be used to make yourself bigger and brighter.
Tips on boat prep and the proper use of radar and GPS can help you find your way in the mist.
Experts share the fundamental safety tips for use at the dock and on the water.
Today, for National Safe Boating Week, from our sister magazine, Sail, Managing Editor Lydia Mullen and her shipmates share the lessons learned from the dramatic sinking of their boat during last year’s Newport-Bermuda Race.
Ocean Signal has an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional flares.
To sharpen her seagoing chops, the author takes STCW training.
Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.
With Chris DiMillo at the helm of Hunt Yachts, this classic brand is good hands.
Willard Bond used bold color to emphasize the power and energy of a yacht race.
It’s the smallest model in Viking’s convertible fleet, but it punches well above its weight.
The Antares 12 Coupe boasts three cabins for extended cruising capability
To catch more striped bass, fish live bait, work the structure, and wait for dark, because your best catches may be after sunset.
Meet the Revolutionary War-era whaleboat that helped the Culper Spy Ring outwit the British on Long Island Sound.
With thoughtful design and attention to detail, Scout’s 288 Dorado raises the bar for what a dayboat can be.
