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
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
Island time is great, except in an emergency. This medevac service is for boaters who need help fast.
Black streaks, yellow mustaches and rust all require different solutions to keep a boat looking clean.
