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Seamanship Lessons

A Colregs Refresher

How well do you know the Rules of the Road? Here’s how to find out.

Lessons Learned

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.

Painting Michael Keane

Inspired by Catboats

Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.

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Boat Solar Installation Guide

A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

A short white motored catamaran on the water on an overcast day.

A Boat for Anne

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.

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