
Gladys West: The “Hidden Figure” behind your GPS
The humble history of the woman who brought you Global Satellite Positioning

The humble history of the woman who brought you Global Satellite Positioning

Because the man had shared his plans on Facebook, rescuers were able to find him.

Heather Lougheed, the new president of the BoatUS Foundation, says removing derelict vessels will be a priority.

Often confused as serving the same purpose, these two safety devices have two different jobs and should be deployed accordingly.

Orcas bashed a sailboat off the coast of Morocco, which sank before it could reach port.

A sailor is running out of time to remove his boat from a beach in Florida after it lost power and washed ashore.

Two men went fishing off the coast of Washington. Only one of them was recovered from a life raft off the coast of Canada.

Know the signs of drowning before getting out on the water this summer.

Many people who have spent time on the water have a few good stories about the seamanship lessons they’ve learned, the interesting way. Please, take a minute to drop me a line and share your personal experiences. The lessons you have learned could benefit someone else in the future.

Taking safety seriously includes the operation of all the boat’s safety equipment.

The bible of boating is back in a new edition.

Meet Rockport Marine’s most ambitious custom sailboat.

Jock Williams understood boats from both sides of the helm: as a man who built them and as a man forever wondering where they might take him

As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.

A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.

Siren Marine remote monitoring and control technology puts your boat’s vital systems, security and location right at your fingertips.

The largest boat in the builder’s Sport range offers a balance of comfort and performance.

In a striking black-and-white photo essay,
Onne van der Wal captures the craftsmanship and
heritage that define the maritime Northeast.

A community sailing center in Massachusetts is building the next generation of offshore racers—one passage at a time.

Back in 1990, I was fresh out of a gap year following high school, bouncing from friend’s couch to friend’s couch and desperately in need