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Bob Arrington

A Smart-Looking Tie

Handling the lines while docking at a marina is a skill as important as handling the boat itself.

Crash Course

Far too often, marina accidents happen because boaters plan for wind while ignoring current.

Doing Versus Learning

Just because you’re out boating doesn’t mean you’re improving your skills on things like docking.

Settle Down, Skipper

If you’re having trouble with docking skills, the problem may be anxiety.

The Late Late Show

Follow these essential seamanship best practices when cruising past sundown.

The Unexpected Moment

After overplanning for a Gulf Stream crossing on my refitted Grand Banks 47, I found myself in a scene that would have shocked anyone.

Survival Gear Savvy

It’s smart to keep an eye on the boat’s emergency equipment, even between scheduled service intervals.

Steel Heart. Steel Will.

Discover how Captain Luuc Klop transformed a rugged, unfinished 44-foot pilothouse trawler into “Barabbas”—a stunning, family-friendly passagemaker.

We Have Liftoff

It’s not every day that a builder and owner take Hull No. 1 for 1,200-mile, open-water shakedown, but the Demey 60 Spaceship is headed for new frontiers.

Refit by Design

The concept process behind Croix du Sud demonstrates how to consider a future refit for a classic build.

Hold Tight

Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.

Wild, Wild West

An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.