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
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.
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.
