With sadness, we learned of Larry Briggs’ passing through PassageMaker’s March issue. Knowing him over 30 years, to me Larry was variously my captain, boss, client, teacher, shipmate and friend. A friend of mine said it best, “he was a colorful character in an increasingly monochromatic world.”
We were 10 miles offshore in the North Sea in Venture II when a very smart Dutch Kustwacht (Coastguard) launch showed up and looked us over.
Andrea and Colin Chrisholm are facing criminal charges for collecting $165,000 in benefits while living aborad their $1.2 million Trumpy Motoryacht. Follow the link below
Here we must face the fact that a vessel with all the desirable design features plus comfort and convenience equipment to make her a true home afloat becomes quite expensive—well beyond the reach of all but a fortunate few.
Tag along with Michael Freeman as he cruises the California River Delta in our April 2014 Issue of PassageMaker Magazine.
In addition to throwing long lines, a point made in the March 2013 issue of PassageMaker in Seamanship, there are a few additional suggestions that
After a federal appeals judge has ruled the Coast Guard had “no duty” to undertake rescue operations after being sued by a North Carolina Boater. Her is why, and what you need to know.
Recently, Founding Editor Bill Parlatore found himself on the hook in Teakettle Creek, Georgia. Armed with some free time and a book, Spitfire‘s captain sat
Compact Dehumidifier for Boats
Groundings often happen in the places we think we know. These are the reasons why.
This world-cruising expedition yacht is the result of an evolution that began in 2008 with the first Nordhavn 86.
Feeling queasy on the water happens to all of us. Here’s how to identify the early signs and counter them.
Conversations with the legendary lensman Onne van der Wal.
Nathan and Lindsay of the 71 Percent—the can’t stop, won’t stop power cruisers—completed a “wrong way” crossing of the Pacific Ocean.
An adventure aboard a 90-year-old ship brings the past to life.
A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.
A small crew finds the adventure they wanted on a bucket-list journey to Greenland aboard a custom aluminum yacht.
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
