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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.

Diagram showing how AIS signals travel from ships via satellites and shore stations to a central database server.

Power and Perils

AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.

Close-up of a white marine diesel engine heat exchanger with a metal cap during routine preventive maintenance.

System Crashers

If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.

A white Jeanneau Sea Loft 480 monomoran yacht cruising across blue open water, showing its solar-panel roof, open deck salon, and sunbed on the bow.

Jeanneau Sea Loft 480

A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.

Absolute 70 Fly

Absolute 70 Fly Reviewed

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.

Twin delivery captains Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov standing on the bow deck of a motor yacht docked alongside a pier.

The Twins

After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.

Alt Text: A close-up view of two polished stainless-steel windlasses and anchor gypsies mounted on the white foredeck of a yacht under a partly cloudy sky.

Anchors Aweigh

Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.

A Garmin marine chartplotter display screen showing a digital nautical map with AIS vessel tracking, route waypoints, and navigation data overlay.

Understanding AIS

Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.

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