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April 25, 2024
Responsible boat handling and good seamanship require balancing helm technology with situational awareness.
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.
Relinquishing the navigational duties while on longer passages benefits everyone on board.
Many options are available to obtain the state of charge on a boat’s battery banks.
Understanding forecast models and their limitations can make you a safer boater.
A look at smart fire prevention tips, as well as how to be prepared in case a fire gains the upper hand on your boat.
Sure, you’ve read plenty about how to anchor, but what happens if you become unanchored?
A pleasure cruise to the Dry Tortugas becomes a rough-weather mission of mercy.
There’s a lot going on, all at once, along many inland waterways. These tips will help you stay focused.
All the right things, in all the right places.
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
Island time is great, except in an emergency. This medevac service is for boaters who need help fast.
