Staying With The Boat And Other Safety Myths
January 3, 2025
A former Coast Guard rescue swimmer explains how catchy phrases can perpetuate bad advice, especially at sea.
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.
Seamanship is a lifelong educational experience. Start with the basics and build from there
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
When founder Peter Kass retires, he’ll pass the torch to the next generation of craftsmen.
With a wireless remote docking system, you can maneuver your boat from anywhere onboard.
A retired commercial fisherman reminisces about seven decades on the water.
Waterfront living at its finest awaits at this secluded, one-of-a-kind home!
The classic Marlow 65 features one of the finest hull designs by David Marlow.
This new center console strikes the right balance between fishing and cruising.
A new book explores the relationship of Maralyn and Maurice Bailey while trapped on a life raft for 117 days.
A seamanship expert offers advice on how to run your boat safely in a storm.
You can find cruising nirvana not too far from Newport, Rhode Island.
Following its launch in 1979, this express cruiser became an instant hit.
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