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Seamanship

Weather Window

Understanding forecast models and their limitations can make you a safer boater.

To Sink or to Float?

Seeing a man nearly drown after his boat capsized made me think hard about how to stay safe.

My Name is Anchor

Anchors provide freedom, the ability to go and stay places far and wide, and the chance to explore places of remoteness and quiet. It is time to regain some of that freedom.

Happiness is in the Sole

Appropriate footwear for boating, and for pre- and post-boating activities, is not a one-shoe job.

Sudden Impact

Awareness and communication—paired with knowledge of navigation rules—are the keys to avoiding collisions.

A Home Like No Other

Is the liveaboard life in your future? There’s
a lot to consider before taking the plunge.

Boat Safety: The Dreaded Deadhead

There are objects floating at sea other than us and our beloved boats. Some are interesting, some are just plain garbage, and some are potentially

Vanguard of the Ice

After a Mediterranean wring-out, a small crew embarked on a bucket-list journey to Greenland onboard a custom, 78-foot aluminum yacht.

Sirena 60

Sirena 60

The three-stateroom model replaces the 58 with a host of interior and exterior upgrades.

La Dolce Vita

Day-tripping aboard a modern Gozzo cruiser reveals Italy’s historically vibrant and delectably delicious Amalfi Coast.

The Lithium Lowdown

Battery technology is improving and expanding. There’s a lot in the works that is promising.