Uncharted Waters: So You Flubbed Up?
March 17, 2022
Even the most experienced captains make a blunder every now and again—magazine editors included.
Even the most experienced captains make a blunder every now and again—magazine editors included.
Capt. Bill Pike opens up about the gnarliest boat test he’s ever done, and why an acquaintance was confident he’d never make it in this industry.
An interesting character from Capt. Bill’s past proves that having a little humility behind the helm is an exemplary trait.
Dan and Bill discuss how choosing the right marina can make or break your boating experience. Join them on this stroll down boating memory lane.
A small company in Palmetto, Florida is making big waves in the world of sun shades.
Hopping around boats takes a toll on the knees and back, so Capt. Bill decides to make an investment…in a yoga mat.
When you consider yourself a professional in all things nautical, it gets downright difficult to accept the truth: sometimes, other people can do it better.
As outboards evolve with each passing year, so too has the know-how of mechanics that service these increasingly powerful behemoths.
With storms increasing in strength and frequency, the editors discuss their storm stories and strategies.
Nothing beats a long-term career in marine journalism, even though it can sometimes be detrimental to your health.
The peanut gallery is not always as innocuous as the name suggests. Capt. Bill tries to avoid the most harrowing of “expert” advice.
Bill Pike takes a spontaneous single-handing adventure to a nearby island. The return, however, requires some creative maneuvers.
A contingent of brash, loud teenagers has Capt. Bill Pike shaking his head—and remembering his own wild youth.
From AI-assisted docking to transatlantic voyages without a single human aboard, we explore the dramatic rise in autonomous boat technology.
We take a deep dive into the science of organic chemistry to find out if your foul-weather gear is dangerous.
Even the most experienced captains make a blunder every now and again—magazine editors included.
Capt. Bill Pike opens up about the gnarliest boat test he’s ever done, and why an acquaintance was confident he’d never make it in this industry.
An interesting character from Capt. Bill’s past proves that having a little humility behind the helm is an exemplary trait.
Dan and Bill discuss how choosing the right marina can make or break your boating experience. Join them on this stroll down boating memory lane.
A small company in Palmetto, Florida is making big waves in the world of sun shades.
Hopping around boats takes a toll on the knees and back, so Capt. Bill decides to make an investment…in a yoga mat.
When you consider yourself a professional in all things nautical, it gets downright difficult to accept the truth: sometimes, other people can do it better.
As outboards evolve with each passing year, so too has the know-how of mechanics that service these increasingly powerful behemoths.
With storms increasing in strength and frequency, the editors discuss their storm stories and strategies.
Nothing beats a long-term career in marine journalism, even though it can sometimes be detrimental to your health.
The peanut gallery is not always as innocuous as the name suggests. Capt. Bill tries to avoid the most harrowing of “expert” advice.
Bill Pike takes a spontaneous single-handing adventure to a nearby island. The return, however, requires some creative maneuvers.
A contingent of brash, loud teenagers has Capt. Bill Pike shaking his head—and remembering his own wild youth.
From AI-assisted docking to transatlantic voyages without a single human aboard, we explore the dramatic rise in autonomous boat technology.
We take a deep dive into the science of organic chemistry to find out if your foul-weather gear is dangerous.
