Mastering The Side Tow Technique
March 19, 2020
Here’s what to do when your dinghy becomes the tow boat.
Here’s what to do when your dinghy becomes the tow boat.
Following a few basic procedures can ensure that you and your boat arrive with no more problems than the one that stopped you in the first place.
The Coast Guard is considering a series of policy changes after a routine towing accident resulted in a sunken vessel and a death. In early
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.
This Web Extra accompanies an article by maritime attorney Greg Dahl that appears in the November-December 2013 issue of PassageMaker. In it, Dahl details the
It seemed like a good idea. Buy an older freighter in Europe and bring it to my home in St. Augustine, Florida. I could make
As an operator of a TowBoatU.S. rescue and towing boat, I have responded over the last four or five years to a surprising number of
Palm Beach’s Newest Space Ship
The company is scaling up production on its innovative replacement to marine plywood derived from 100 percent recycled plastic waste.
Sprains, strains and fractures are common onboard injuries, each with specific treatments.
The big puma from a powercat pioneer
We walk you through hull number 3, one of the first in the states.
The three-stateroom model is a sophisticated and stylish little ship.
Essential Boat Pre-Departure Checklist for Cruisers
Power, Precision and Elegance
On every used boat, treasures await. They’re usually wrapped in mystery, possibly alongside a pink thong.
Night navigation can be an enjoyable, safe experience, and a way to gain confidence and competence.
