Shipwrecked in the South Atlantic
October 11, 2024
Nearly 30 years after the then-23-year-old fisheries biologist abandoned a South African longlinger, Matt Lewis recounts his harrowing experience.
Nearly 30 years after the then-23-year-old fisheries biologist abandoned a South African longlinger, Matt Lewis recounts his harrowing experience.
Naval Architect Bill Prince offers his objective take on the Bayesian sinking off Sicily.
Yacht Designer and Naval Architect Bill Prince helps to set some of the record straight on a yacht sinking that has captured the world’s attention.
Lessons from a Sinking in the Newport to Bermuda Race.
How Eastern Carolina University’s third baseman Parker Byrd survived and thrived following a near-death experience.
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.
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.
Nearly 30 years after the then-23-year-old fisheries biologist abandoned a South African longlinger, Matt Lewis recounts his harrowing experience.
Naval Architect Bill Prince offers his objective take on the Bayesian sinking off Sicily.
Yacht Designer and Naval Architect Bill Prince helps to set some of the record straight on a yacht sinking that has captured the world’s attention.
Lessons from a Sinking in the Newport to Bermuda Race.
How Eastern Carolina University’s third baseman Parker Byrd survived and thrived following a near-death experience.
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.
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.
