Hold Tight
January 20, 2026
Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.
Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.
In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.
Night navigation can be an enjoyable, safe experience, and a way to gain confidence and competence.
Sometimes, being good enough at the helm isn’t good enough at all.
Proper fuel management is key to hassle-free, long-range power cruising.
Mastering locks is an art, but with practice and patience, boaters can build confidence.
Consulting tide charts for safe arrival and departure is good practice, but tidal currents need to be considered as well.
Seasickness can strike even the saltiest captain, but measures can be taken to avoid the dread.
Adapting to new technology may be harder for some boaters than others, but it’s the way of the future.
After overplanning for a Gulf Stream crossing on my refitted Grand Banks 47, I found myself in a scene that would have shocked anyone.
Your boat and its systems are composed of a wide variety of fasteners.
It’s smart to keep an eye on the boat’s emergency equipment, even between scheduled service intervals.
Discover how Captain Luuc Klop transformed a rugged, unfinished 44-foot pilothouse trawler into “Barabbas”—a stunning, family-friendly passagemaker.
A Veteran of Two Great Loops on Small Boats Considers a Third in a 25-foot C-Dory TomCat.
Setting expectations and communicating clearly can make time on the hard shorter and more fruitful.
It’s not every day that a builder and owner take Hull No. 1 for 1,200-mile, open-water shakedown, but the Demey 60 Spaceship is headed for new frontiers.
The concept process behind Croix du Sud demonstrates how to consider a future refit for a classic build.
Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.
An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.
