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.
There’s much more to being a competent skipper than knowing how to run a boat. Check yourself by reading these five articles. – Eyes in
Situational awareness is one of the essentials of good seamanship Along with life jackets, a VHF radio, the right anchor and ground tackle, and a
What exactly is seamanship? It encompasses the seaman’s art, which is to say everything involved in the operation of a vessel. Technically this includes marlinspike
You may need to tow someone or be towed someday, so it’s important to know how to rig a bridle to attach the hawser if
Sooner or later your boat-handling skills will be put to the test. Is your boat up to the task, and will you be on your
The Coast Guard has consistently listed boat wakes among the top 10 primary contributing factors for boating accidents in the United States in its annual
An experienced cruising couple share their favorite out-of-the-way stops along the ICW.
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The Wheeler family owns two of the last trap companies in Rhode Island, one of the oldest methods of commercial fishing in New England, with origins dating back to Native Americans.
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The builder’s new design offers the same thrilling performance, now with a fresh focus on cruising.
A foundation is working to rebuild a classic powerboat to create a space for healing on the water.
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