
Why “Always Wear Your Life Jacket” Might Be Terrible Advice
Of course you should wear a life jacket, but it’s not as simple as just saying “always.”

Of course you should wear a life jacket, but it’s not as simple as just saying “always.”

Mario Vittone, Soundings and PassageMaker contributor, and Safety and Rescue at Sea instructor, goes over how to pack your life jacket to survive falling overboard.

Accidents, injuries, and deaths are down, but most death’s still frustratingly preventable.


WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2016 Recreational Boating Statistics Wednesday, revealing that boating fatalities nationwide that year totaled 701, the highest number

Radar has daytime advantages. Here’s how to make the most of them.

For Victoria Sass and her husband, a 1983 Viking 44 Motor Yacht was the perfect compromise.

Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest has an impressive in-water selection of over 200 new and pre-owned boats, informative classes for both new and

The many unforeseen challenges and rewards of the Great Loop

Cruising the Down East Circle Route on a Krogen Express 52

You do not need to be a seasoned mechanic to have confidence in your engine.

Circa Marine’s new 24m sleek, efficient, all-aluminum adventure vessel has a low carbon footprint and all-weather capability.

Once deemed too small for commercial fishing, the trawler San Gottardo sets an Arctic course with a climate change charity.

Many chartplotters have built-in features that can be used for observing the surroundings.

How to maintain your boat’s exterior during extended voyages.