One California mariner learned the hard way that staying with your boat in a storm can quickly become a matter of life and death. This harrowing tale will draw you in from the get-go.
When a major storm rolled through Catalina Island, the damage was more than anyone could have predicted.
Electronic charts are great, no doubt. But the second you start thinking they’re foolproof is the second you’re in trouble.
Being smart at the dock can save you major headaches out at sea.
Clouds, along with wind, are two of the most important factors in local conditions that can be used for short-period weather forecasting.
There’s plenty of stuff in your boat’s engine room that can hurt you if you’re not careful. Know how to be safe in your machinery spaces and you’ll improve your maintenance. See how here.
How you can beat fog by using your electronics
The International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, Rhode Island, teaches students amazing skills that help them give new life to old boats.
Sprague Theobald is an accomplished author, filmmaker, and adventurer. However one night long ago, on a small boat bound for Bermuda, all of that almost never happened. Read about his incredibly close call with a container ship here.
Knowing what to do when someone falls into the drink could mean the difference between life and death. Prepare yourself for these kinds of emergencies by reading our complete guide on exactly what to do in this situation.
A boat fire can spread in minutes, and have dire consequences. Read one man’s tale of the time his boat caught on fire while at sea, and learn why a good life raft might be the most important piece of equipment on your boat.
One California mariner learned the hard way that staying with your boat in a storm can quickly become a matter of life and death. This harrowing tale will draw you in from the get-go.
When a major storm rolled through Catalina Island, the damage was more than anyone could have predicted.
Fine-tune your anchoring skills.
Electronic charts are great, no doubt. But the second you start thinking they’re foolproof is the second you’re in trouble.
Learn how to better predict the weather at sea.
Being smart at the dock can save you major headaches out at sea.
Clouds, along with wind, are two of the most important factors in local conditions that can be used for short-period weather forecasting.
There’s plenty of stuff in your boat’s engine room that can hurt you if you’re not careful. Know how to be safe in your machinery spaces and you’ll improve your maintenance. See how here.
How you can beat fog by using your electronics
The International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, Rhode Island, teaches students amazing skills that help them give new life to old boats.
Sprague Theobald is an accomplished author, filmmaker, and adventurer. However one night long ago, on a small boat bound for Bermuda, all of that almost never happened. Read about his incredibly close call with a container ship here.
When all else fails, go simple, simple, simple.
Knowing what to do when someone falls into the drink could mean the difference between life and death. Prepare yourself for these kinds of emergencies by reading our complete guide on exactly what to do in this situation.
A Primer on Flare Types and How to Use Them
A boat fire can spread in minutes, and have dire consequences. Read one man’s tale of the time his boat caught on fire while at sea, and learn why a good life raft might be the most important piece of equipment on your boat.
