
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.”

Sirius Signal (Weems & Plath) versus Orion, plus a new option

Shakespeare inflatable emergency VHF antenna, smart design with 3dB

USCG fights the “Circle-of-Death” with new requirements.

No matter how big your boat is when you are lost you are a small object in a large ocean.

Mario Vittone explains why an EPIRB alone is not enough in his Soundings magazine column, Lifelines.

When we saw the Life Cell product, it was something we immediately thought every boat should have. Check out this gear recommendation.

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.

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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.

A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.