
Safety & Rescue at Sea
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Ever wonder what happens to all the mangled boats? Here’s a look at the current process, and what could be a better one in the future

The Greenline 45 Fly Hybrid will do 6 knots electric-only top speed and does a electric-only cruise at 4 knots

A great article from Mario Vittone’s Sounding Magazine Lifeline Blog on the best device for being found.

Understanding how your EPIRB works and how to operate it is better to do before disaster strikes.

A followup to Mario Vittone’s “Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning” article from Soundings Magazine.

A great analysis of what goes into a USCG rescue from Soundings writer, Mario Vittone – a former USCG Rescue Swimmer.
Did you know that some areas of the U.S. coastal chart you’re using may only show land and bottom features accurate in position to +/- 1,600 feet, and you shouldn’t be confident about the depth soundings either?

Ever dreamed of having a wedding in the Bahamas? If you are an engaged couple looking marry in 2016 we’ve got your chance to have the wedding of a lifetime and we’ll get the tab!

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.

Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.

Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.

After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.

A Titan of Marine Journalism

Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.

Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.