A Compass Course
May 8, 2019
Planning an extended voyage? Add a compass adjustment to your checklist.
Planning an extended voyage? Add a compass adjustment to your checklist.
he better we intrinsically understand tides and tidal currents in the areas we navigate, the better we can anticipate which charted hazards are actually hazardous to us, and which are merely interesting.
A look at the physics behind our tides and why it matters for the everyday seafarer.
A Veteran ICW cruiser offers his best tips for beginners.
Tom Hale provides another update after the USCG D#5 Notice to Mariners was published.
As Hurricane Florence deteriorates and moves inland, Tom Hale updates us on the condition of the ICW in the Carolinas.
Understand weather and make safer decisions onboard your boat.
Take a yacht around the world? Sounds like a great idea. But my wife, Helene, has balance troubles due to an inner ear nerve problem,
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
Video Podcast
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.
