Dash of Salt: Now We’re Talking
July 2, 2026
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
We can spend years planning for a bucket-list trip and then life gets in the way. Go now.
It is called a razor because it shaves away unnecessary complexities, providing a simple solution to complicated questions.
Oftentimes, we go overboard when trying to please everyone.
Too many boat owners are doing checklist tourism. This way of exploring is a better experience.
These 10 decrees will keep pretty much any boater safe out on the water.
The gig is more workaday than champagne and caviar, and sometimes the harbor patrol saves our bacon.
On every used boat, treasures await. They’re usually wrapped in mystery, possibly alongside a pink thong.
Building a boat that’s “good enough” for light use is not good enough for real cruising.
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
Video Podcast
If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.
A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.
Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.
Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.
After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.
A Titan of Marine Journalism
Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.
Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.
