From the Pilothouse: The Long Way Home
March 6, 2019
New Editor in Chief Andrew Parkinson introduces himself
New Editor in Chief Andrew Parkinson introduces himself
Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Cooper challenges readers to submit the best boat name for a chance to win an Em-Trak Sailor Extreme AIS Package.
Are you interested in better understanding the navigational rules of boating? Sign up now for our Boaters University course; Fundamentals of Seamanship: Navigational Rules to
Welcome to the new and vastly improved PassageMaker.com. We have taken to heart many of the kind, constructive criticism we’ve collected from readers over the
Washington is dubbed “The Evergreen State,” which is a half-truth. The geological demarcation line between the two sides is the Cascade Range—a lineup of peaks
Sixteen years ago, I got my start in the marine industry at Grand Banks Yachts. On day one, from a shared desk in Seattle’s brick-heavy
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our new publication, PassageMaker. We expect this magazine to become the leading source of information
It is an exciting time for all of us. Never before have there been so many different styles, sizes, and types of powerboats so well–suited
I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed it yourself, but a funny thing happens to me when I walk down the dock towards a boat.
What it’s all about. I guess it’s no surprise that when I finally break free and get to go on vacation, I usually come up
Outer Reef announces the 540, its second Adventure series model
Cruising the Down East Circle Route on a Krogen Express 52
Gift Ideas for Boaters 2025
Proportional throttle, soft docking, and joystick precision make docking a non-issue.
Proper fuel management is key to hassle-free, long-range power cruising.
A short film on the Western Flyer
The Omikron OT-60 is an elegant, Mediterranean island-hopper, and surprisingly more.
Smart, removable chocks for safer, clutter-free tender stowage.
The steel Doggersbank 67 Heritage recently launched at Altena shipyard in the Netherlands.
Abandoning ship should be a last resort, not a way to handle predictable challenges.
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