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.
The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.
All the right things, in all the right places.
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
