Eyes in the back of your head
October 31, 2014
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
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
Being ready for anything is the best defense If seeing is believing, seeing is also knowing — knowing what’s happening around you in plenty of
Chris Fertig – An offshore racer on good seamanship Being prepared plays a critical role in overall seamanship. Think ahead. Plan. Train. Have patience. Equip
As a professional technician, I dread emergency fixes because if the repair is done well, it gets left in place despite admonishments to get it
Self-reliance is as important as a good tow service. Link to these tips from our experts to MacGyver your way out of trouble: Ready for
I’d just unclamped the outboard from the dinghy and was passing it to my father when the wash from a passing boat loosened my grip
Tyson Garvin and I knew the 780-mile race from New York City to Bermuda known as the Bermuda Challenge would be difficult, but we had
How to stop a leak Keeping the water on the outside of the boat is paramount. A small leak can be inconvenient, but a large
In the fall of 2103, I conducted a series of tests on a modified MK I Swan 44, Chasseur, off Newport, Rhode Island. The goal
I like my butt. And I like to get it back to shore dry and in one piece. Going on a boat without being ready
The Amesbury Skiff descends from a design that shaped New England working boats for 200 years
Boat propulsion often starts life as a terrestrial engine. Giving it sea legs is more complex than you might think
Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
A professional mariner prepares his Hans Christian 34 for this epic competition.
A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
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.
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.
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.
