Bute Inlet, as you might imagine, is an inhospitable place. It has no marinas, no anchorages in the inlet itself, not even any shores. It’s just vertical walls rising thousands of feet above the water. But because of that isolation, it’s also breathtakingly beautiful.
The delivery of a brand-new Nordhavn 120 across the Pacific from China proves one thing among others—the world still offers many far-distant, untrammeled places, accessible to mariners only.
It often seems that when ardent boaters sit around the cockpit talking about seamanship, the conversation inevitably transitions to the topic of harrowing feats. However, I maintain there are steps that we can take before we even leave the dock that reflect sound seamanship practices and which may help us avoid calling on our survival skills.
The One-Hour Mechanic: Perform these ten quick and simple checks now and increase your odds of enjoying a trouble-free boating season.
Before boaters sign any dock contract, the national advocacy, services and safety organization Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has some tips for recreational boaters searching for a marina for their boat.
My wife and I spent a lovely few days exploring Savannah, where I came across a very cool downeast boat tugging the lines at Thunderbolt Marine.
Accessible by land or water, a look into the maritime past can build a love of boating in the future. These six maritime museums offer boating families experiences that will form a lifetime of memories.
Power plants are always moving forward (pardon the pun) and there is a seemingly endless supply of latest and greatest in the works; Here are a few things I spotted at the recent shows. I’m also slapping you readers with a little quiz, juuust to see if you all have been paying attention to my ramblings.
How do you guarantee squeaky-clean fuel? Try an ESI Total Fuel Management fuel-polishing system like the one we’re installing on Arawak, our 1996 Grand Banks project boat down in the U.S Virgin islands.
Sometimes being a one trick pony ain’t all bad. AIS may only serve one purpose—collision avoidance—but it does it in a very smart way. After all, staying in one piece isn’t the worst thing when spending time afloat.
These 10 decrees will keep pretty much any boater safe out on the water.
Why this seasoned captain favors full-displacement boats over fast trawlers.
Catching up with Selene CEO Howard Chen as the trawler builder looks to expansion.
Before any extended trip, follow these guidelines to prepare the captain and crew for medical emergencies.
Three decades ago, I promised myself I’d return to Norway. In part one of this two-part series, I made it to the fjords and coastal ports of the Telemark region.
Few boat accessories reveal past maintenance failures more than clear vinyl enclosures.
In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.
Why we chose to build our dream version of a Selene 60 from the keel up.
Exploring the Utrechtse Vecht on the redesigned Elling E4.
Two decades after their first circumnavigation, Don and Anja Richards are crossing oceans again to help their son, Keith, kickstart his own cruising dream.
