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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

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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