Weather Window
June 12, 2023
Understanding forecast models and their limitations can make you a safer boater.
Understanding forecast models and their limitations can make you a safer boater.
To sink or to float: That is the question when considering the use of a PFD.
Seeing a man nearly drown after his boat capsized made me think hard about how to stay safe.
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.
Important pointers in docking your boat in order to avoid any incidents.
Appropriate footwear for boating, and for pre- and post-boating activities, is not a one-shoe job.
Awareness and communication—paired with knowledge of navigation rules—are the keys to avoiding collisions.
Is the liveaboard life in your future? There’s
a lot to consider before taking the plunge.
When fog sets in, these 11 tips can help you at the helm.
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
Outer Reef announces the 540, its second Adventure series model
Cruising the Down East Circle Route on a Krogen Express 52
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Proportional throttle, soft docking, and joystick precision make docking a non-issue.
Proper fuel management is key to hassle-free, long-range power cruising.
A short film on the Western Flyer
The Omikron OT-60 is an elegant, Mediterranean island-hopper, and surprisingly more.
Smart, removable chocks for safer, clutter-free tender stowage.
The steel Doggersbank 67 Heritage recently launched at Altena shipyard in the Netherlands.
Abandoning ship should be a last resort, not a way to handle predictable challenges.
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