Survival Gear Savvy
February 5, 2026
It’s smart to keep an eye on the boat’s emergency equipment, even between scheduled service intervals.
It’s smart to keep an eye on the boat’s emergency equipment, even between scheduled service intervals.
In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.
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Of course you should wear a life jacket, but it’s not as simple as just saying “always.”
More people (newbies included) may be hitting the water this weekend than ever before. Here’s how to stay safe while having fun out there.
A possible naval training explosive was found on a Florida beach on Sunday.
Hear how one man spent 17 hours fighting for his life after his kayak capsized in Long Island Sound.
Sea Tow captains aided more than 60,000 people this summer.
What needs to be reported, when to report it and how to file.
Remembering Lifelong Marine Journalist Chris Caswell
A Master of Quiet Cruising
This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.
To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.
After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico and wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
Howard Chen’s Bold Vision in China
How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.
Great Lakes Cruising Story: Family, Failures & Perseverance
An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.
