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.
Compact Dehumidifier for Boats
Groundings often happen in the places we think we know. These are the reasons why.
This world-cruising expedition yacht is the result of an evolution that began in 2008 with the first Nordhavn 86.
Feeling queasy on the water happens to all of us. Here’s how to identify the early signs and counter them.
Conversations with the legendary lensman Onne van der Wal.
Nathan and Lindsay of the 71 Percent—the can’t stop, won’t stop power cruisers—completed a “wrong way” crossing of the Pacific Ocean.
An adventure aboard a 90-year-old ship brings the past to life.
A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.
A small crew finds the adventure they wanted on a bucket-list journey to Greenland aboard a custom aluminum yacht.
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
