Tide and Currents
October 3, 2024
Consulting tide charts for safe arrival and departure is good practice, but tidal currents need to be considered as well.
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.
An exciting and busy Trawlerfest reminds me that it’s never too late to go back to the basics of boat handling.
Responsible boat handling and good seamanship require balancing helm technology with situational awareness.
Watchkeeping is an underappreciated skill that should always be part of operating the boat.
The risks are numerous when single-handing a medium- to large-size cruising boat.
Mobile phones and other devices divert our attention from piloting our boats, sometimes with serious results.
The ways that different hull forms handle waves, and how best to handle your boat in them.
A guide to understanding waves, wave forecasting, and how best to handle your boat in them.
With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.
It is called a razor because it shaves away unnecessary complexities, providing a simple solution to complicated questions.
Remembering Lifelong Marine Journalist Chris Caswell
A Master of Quiet Cruising
This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.
To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.
After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico and wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
Howard Chen’s Bold Vision in China
How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.
