
The Case for the Compass
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.

Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.

In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.

A veteran sailor brings celestial navigation skills to a motoryacht’s transatlantic passage.

As NOAA officially transitions into a new digital era, it’s screen time, all the time.

Meet the largest-ever vessel from the Sorrento, Italy-based builder.

Lightweight, portable solar power generators are an alternative to permanent, pricier installations.

This tech isn’t ready to replace most navigation systems just yet, but things are getting interesting.

Battery technology is improving and expanding. There’s a lot in the works that is promising.
Every boat has her own story. This thought ran through my head recently as I looked over the fairways at my local marina. Several of


An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.

These 10 decrees will keep pretty much any boater safe out on the water.

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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.

Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.

In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.