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Boat Handling

Hold Tight

Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.

life rafts

Rescue Resource

In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.

This illustration depicts the view from the bridge of a ship at night. The city lights are visible in the distance, and the helm and controls are visible in the foreground. The image is painted in a watercolor style.

Somewhere in the Night

Night navigation can be an enjoyable, safe experience, and a way to gain confidence and competence.

Close-up of diesel fuel gauge of yacht

Go the Distance

Proper fuel management is key to hassle-free, long-range power cruising.

Water Elevators

Mastering locks is an art, but with practice and patience, boaters can build confidence.

A boat in fog

Into the Mist

Boating in Fog: Navigation Tips for Safe Foggy Cruising

A scenic overhead view looking down a long, wooden floating dock at Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park in British Columbia, with several powerboats and sailboats moored along it, surrounded by calm, dark fjord waters and towering, forested granite mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

A Thin Space

Cruisers face challenges getting to Princess Louisa Inlet, but it’s worth it to experience this cruising ground’s natural beauty.

A man and woman standing together aboard a boat on a cold, overcast day, wearing matching blue weather coats, beanies, and red-and-black Mustang Survival inflatable PFDs.

Wear Your PFD

This one decision can matter more than any other you make on the water.

A white motorboat suspended in lifting straps on a large yellow gantry travel lift at a boatyard or marina on a clear day.

Bad Vibrations

Eliminating a boat’s quakes and shakes often requires a thorough inspection of the drivetrain.

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