Keeping Yourself Shipshape
July 15, 2026
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Before any extended trip, follow these guidelines to prepare the captain and crew for medical emergencies.
Sprains, strains and fractures are common onboard injuries, each with specific treatments.
Talking maritime medical emergency management with Dr. Robert Leviton.
Essential wound care tips and first aid strategies every cruiser should know before leaving the dock.
Learn life-saving tips for surviving a plunge into cold water. Stay calm, prevent hypothermia, and ensure safety with expert advice for cold-water emergencies.
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.
“A Marriage at Sea” Book Review
The newest boat in the builder’s popular line lets buyers choose sedan or flybridge style.
Hull No. 20 of the builder’s contemporary, full-displacement series is awash in customization.
How to navigate the long haul with ancient wisdom.
I used AI to chart a course through a notorious waterway. The results were unusable.
