
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook
Forecasters say that three climatological factors are combining to potentially spark an extremely active—and possibly extended—hurricane season in the Atlantic.

Forecasters say that three climatological factors are combining to potentially spark an extremely active—and possibly extended—hurricane season in the Atlantic.

Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding talks with Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer Brett Metcalf about what happens as a result of a BUI.

Fuel, water and waste tanks accumulate gunk over the years. Get rid of that stuff before it damages something expensive.

In 1998, Johnny Savage’s sportfishing boat fell into “a hole in the ocean.” His tale of one of the first documented rogue wave sinkings is both terrifying—and inspiring.

Senior Editor Chris Dixon sits down with Jesse Hofmeister, aka “Captain Retriever”. Hofmeister, a longtime captain with TowBoatUS has gone viral with videos of his harrowing rescues of boats during fires, storms and runaway episodes.

Two ships sank after Hurricane Joaquin hit the Caribbean in 2015. Only one was saved. This is their harrowing story.

A Potentially Life-Saving Excerpt from “The Ocean. The Ultimate Handbook of Nautical Knowledge.”

Recent fires are making some boat owners wonder if replacing their batteries with lithiums is worth the risk.

What started as a half day of playing hooky with two of his children nearly ends in disaster when a Tampa boater’s son is struck by lightning. Here’s his story—and why you need to know CPR.

Distinguished Flying Cross recipient Shannon Scaff’s simple, experience-based lessons on how to not end up in a rescue basket—or dead.

While most Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder episodes are triggered by life-threatening emergencies, that’s far from the rule. Contributor Bob Arrington investigates after an unfortunate situation on the water triggers the condition in himself.

When things go wrong on the water, they go wrong fast. The editors discuss the most important boating safety lessons they’ve learned on the job and on the water.

It’s too easy to take your navigation lights for granted until something fails or gets obscured.

What to do when you’re pressing on in restricted visibility.

If Force 10 winds are headed your way, here’s what to do to protect your boat

Forecasters say that three climatological factors are combining to potentially spark an extremely active—and possibly extended—hurricane season in the Atlantic.

Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding talks with Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer Brett Metcalf about what happens as a result of a BUI.

Fuel, water and waste tanks accumulate gunk over the years. Get rid of that stuff before it damages something expensive.

In 1998, Johnny Savage’s sportfishing boat fell into “a hole in the ocean.” His tale of one of the first documented rogue wave sinkings is both terrifying—and inspiring.

Senior Editor Chris Dixon sits down with Jesse Hofmeister, aka “Captain Retriever”. Hofmeister, a longtime captain with TowBoatUS has gone viral with videos of his harrowing rescues of boats during fires, storms and runaway episodes.

Two ships sank after Hurricane Joaquin hit the Caribbean in 2015. Only one was saved. This is their harrowing story.

A Potentially Life-Saving Excerpt from “The Ocean. The Ultimate Handbook of Nautical Knowledge.”

Recent fires are making some boat owners wonder if replacing their batteries with lithiums is worth the risk.

What started as a half day of playing hooky with two of his children nearly ends in disaster when a Tampa boater’s son is struck by lightning. Here’s his story—and why you need to know CPR.

Distinguished Flying Cross recipient Shannon Scaff’s simple, experience-based lessons on how to not end up in a rescue basket—or dead.

While most Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder episodes are triggered by life-threatening emergencies, that’s far from the rule. Contributor Bob Arrington investigates after an unfortunate situation on the water triggers the condition in himself.

When things go wrong on the water, they go wrong fast. The editors discuss the most important boating safety lessons they’ve learned on the job and on the water.

It’s too easy to take your navigation lights for granted until something fails or gets obscured.

What to do when you’re pressing on in restricted visibility.

If Force 10 winds are headed your way, here’s what to do to protect your boat