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
Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.
John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations
Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.
The Formula 387CCF’s upper station adds a new perspective for anglers, but it’s the boat’s ride and versatile design that steal the show.
Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.
When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship
Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.
Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.
