Modern Sailing Navigation: High-Tech, Meet Tradition
While electronics enhance navigation, sailors still need to know the basics—charts, compass, and reading the wind.
While electronics enhance navigation, sailors still need to know the basics—charts, compass, and reading the wind.
With fireworks, heat, and high traffic converging on America’s busiest boating weekend, here’s how to stay safe.
Painting a boat isn’t just cosmetic—color choice, prep work and hardware removal all impact durability and long-term results.
A solenoid valve, latching relay, and new plumbing protect this liveaboard cruiser from dangerous freshwater leaks.
Veteran sailor Jimmy Cornell shares how staying calm and prepared can turn onboard emergencies into survivable events.
Before setting sail, align expectations, roles, and safety plans to ensure smooth sailing and strong relationships offshore.
When someone goes overboard, fast, practiced action is key. Here’s how to prep your crew, gear, and boat for an MOB recovery.
Bring your diesel back to life with this step-by-step spring checklist to ensure reliable starts and a trouble-free season.
Misinformation about anodes is common—learn why aluminum is often the smartest, safest choice for corrosion protection.
Know what to do when electronics glitch offshore—troubleshooting skills can save your gear, your sanity, and even your boat.
Avoid fires, failures, and costly delays this summer with a spring inspection of your boat’s DC and AC electrical systems.
After four years aboard, these sailors reveal how Nyalic held up as a clear-coat protectant for their aluminum mast.
While electronics enhance navigation, sailors still need to know the basics—charts, compass, and reading the wind.
With fireworks, heat, and high traffic converging on America’s busiest boating weekend, here’s how to stay safe.
Painting a boat isn’t just cosmetic—color choice, prep work and hardware removal all impact durability and long-term results.
A solenoid valve, latching relay, and new plumbing protect this liveaboard cruiser from dangerous freshwater leaks.
Veteran sailor Jimmy Cornell shares how staying calm and prepared can turn onboard emergencies into survivable events.
Before setting sail, align expectations, roles, and safety plans to ensure smooth sailing and strong relationships offshore.
When someone goes overboard, fast, practiced action is key. Here’s how to prep your crew, gear, and boat for an MOB recovery.
Bring your diesel back to life with this step-by-step spring checklist to ensure reliable starts and a trouble-free season.
Misinformation about anodes is common—learn why aluminum is often the smartest, safest choice for corrosion protection.
Know what to do when electronics glitch offshore—troubleshooting skills can save your gear, your sanity, and even your boat.
Avoid fires, failures, and costly delays this summer with a spring inspection of your boat’s DC and AC electrical systems.
After four years aboard, these sailors reveal how Nyalic held up as a clear-coat protectant for their aluminum mast.
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