The Right Moves
November 7, 2025
Seamanship is a lifelong educational experience. Start with the basics and build from there
Seamanship is a lifelong educational experience. Start with the basics and build from there
A former Coast Guard rescue swimmer explains how catchy phrases can perpetuate bad advice, especially at sea.
The author keeps her “old-school” navigation skills sharp by making it a game. Here’s how she does it.
How well do you know the Rules of the Road? Here’s how to find out.
Plunged into the dark ocean, this solo rower managed to right the boat and hoist herself back aboard
In my last column, I examined bank effect. To review, a vessel navigating in close proximity to an embankment, bulkhead or similar fixed boundary can
I could pretend I’m not old enough to remember Loran-A or tuning in the beeps of those eerie radio direction finder bearings. I might even
Growing up in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia, during the 1960s was an adventure. A few youngsters lived in the village overlooking the bay, and we
When a fine-bowed vessel glides through smooth blue water, the bow seems to cleave the water effortlessly, slicing a passageway through which to gracefully pass.
The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway stretches from Norfolk, Virginia, to Key West, Florida. Man-made canals link inland sounds and rivers for a sheltered “inside” route. Aside
The most rewarding moments on the water often start with a leap of faith.
Meet the captain who helped popularize fly-fishing around Manhattan.
Artist Joey Blazek depicts the transfer of a harbor pilot off Texas.
Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.
The yard best known for building Billy Joel’s Shelter Island Runabout has updated the design for a new generation of cruising families.
Cruisers Yachts introduces the 38 VTR, the first model in a new series intended
for all kinds of adventures.
The newcomer to the Sport series showcases features from its larger siblings.
The newcomer to the Sport series showcases features from its larger siblings.
These families have discovered that time spent cruising makes for better relationships and creates great memories.
A boater who has owned a diverse fleet loves the versatility of his Stanley 36, a capable Downeast cruiser.
