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Costa Concordia Begins Final Voyage (VIDEO)

At about 11 a.m. yesterday (Central European time zone) the Costa Concordia began its final voyage, a trip to Genoa, Italy, for scrapping, towed at an average speed of 2 knots.

The Daring Rescue of a Tsunami-Swept Yacht (VIDEO)

Treat your cruiser like its a part of the family? When the tsunami hit northeast Japan in 2011, a Bertram 57 named Golden Bay was washed out to sea. Here the story and watch the video of how the owner risked life and limb to rescue her.

The Differences Between Towing and Salvage

When a boat offering assistance arrives on the scene, how do you know if the service is a “tow” or a “salvage” job? If you’re ever in doubt, ask the boat’s captain. There could be a big difference in the cost of each service and who will pay the bill, says BoatUS.

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Rescue Resource

In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.

Selene 60

Full Circle

Why we chose to build our dream version of a Selene 60 from the keel up.

Playa El Zonte, Strand in El Salvador

Global Ambitions

Two decades after their first circumnavigation, Don and Anja Richards are crossing oceans again to help their son, Keith, kickstart his own cruising dream.

Having Fortitude

We caught up to the liveaboards at their winter roost in Southwest Alaska to chat about following your dreams and living a life less ordinary.

Star Power

A veteran sailor brings celestial navigation skills to a motoryacht’s transatlantic passage.

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