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

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.

With so many anchor options out there, how do we know which ground tackle is best?

Plunged into the dark ocean, this solo rower managed to right the boat and hoist herself back aboard

What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.

Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Two guys with boatbuilding in their blood start an electric boat company in South Carolina.

An adventurous couple makes an icy pilgrimage from the Netherlands to North Carolina in their Elling E6.

Alexseal Yacht Coatings has significantly expanded its Color Configurator, adding four new yacht models and three distinctive new color shades.

How the WSIA’s Wake Responsibly initiative is keeping riders on the water — and lawmakers off their backs.

Henry Egan paints a historic J Class racing yacht to create the sensation of being aboard.

A historical portrait of America’s best-known sail training vessel.

A weekend on this river near Narrangassett Bay remind us that good cruising is sometimes just around the corner.

The Tiara 39 LE makes a case for getting out on the water more often, in every kind of weather.