Pro Boat Handling: Timing the Tide
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
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The Case for the Compass
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
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Avoidance Navigation
Many chartplotters have built-in features that can be used for observing the surroundings.
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Survival Gear Savvy
It’s smart to keep an eye on the boat’s emergency equipment, even between scheduled service intervals.
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Hold Tight
Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay…
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A Dash of Salt: My Rules of the Road
These 10 decrees will keep pretty much any boater safe out on the water.
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In Praise of Going Slow
Why this seasoned captain favors full-displacement boats over fast trawlers.
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Rescue Resource
In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.
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Star Power
A veteran sailor brings celestial navigation skills to a motoryacht’s transatlantic passage.
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Somewhere in the Night
Night navigation can be an enjoyable, safe experience, and a way to gain confidence and competence.