Gladys West: The “Hidden Figure” behind your GPS
February 5, 2024
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.
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.
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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.
What many of us cherish most about time on the water are the people with whom we share it.
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.
