New PFD Classifications Aim to Simplify Safety Standards for Boaters
As PFD regulations shift, a new Level-based system puts more emphasis on user awareness and informed gear selection.
As PFD regulations shift, a new Level-based system puts more emphasis on user awareness and informed gear selection.
After conquering mountains and ice, explorer Mark Synnott sets sail with his family for the Marquesas and beyond.
Streamlight’s Wedge XT and Wedge models offer durable, compact lighting with practical features for boaters.
A redesigned fit, proven hydrostatic inflation, and advanced bladder tech give serious boaters a new level of safety and comfort.
While electronics enhance navigation, sailors still need to know the basics—charts, compass, and reading the wind.
After gathering mussels off California’s Channel Islands, one cruising couple shares their go-to curry dish from the galley.
A charter in the BVI lit the spark. Years later, Mike and Cyndi Crosby are living a cruising life of their own design.
The quatix 8 smartwatch brings voice helm control, diving durability, and marine nav tools to Garmin’s wearable lineup.
Sophie Elmhirst tells the true story of a couple’s survival and the emotional cost of 118 days adrift at sea.
A dazzling dolphin show off Tasmania distracts the crew—until a sudden williwaw delivers a hard-hitting reality check.
Celebrate Dad with smart tech, safety gear, and galley upgrades he’ll love—perfect for sailors and full-time liveaboards alike.
When someone goes overboard, fast, practiced action is key. Here’s how to prep your crew, gear, and boat for an MOB recovery.
As PFD regulations shift, a new Level-based system puts more emphasis on user awareness and informed gear selection.
After conquering mountains and ice, explorer Mark Synnott sets sail with his family for the Marquesas and beyond.
Streamlight’s Wedge XT and Wedge models offer durable, compact lighting with practical features for boaters.
A redesigned fit, proven hydrostatic inflation, and advanced bladder tech give serious boaters a new level of safety and comfort.
While electronics enhance navigation, sailors still need to know the basics—charts, compass, and reading the wind.
After gathering mussels off California’s Channel Islands, one cruising couple shares their go-to curry dish from the galley.
A charter in the BVI lit the spark. Years later, Mike and Cyndi Crosby are living a cruising life of their own design.
The quatix 8 smartwatch brings voice helm control, diving durability, and marine nav tools to Garmin’s wearable lineup.
Sophie Elmhirst tells the true story of a couple’s survival and the emotional cost of 118 days adrift at sea.
A dazzling dolphin show off Tasmania distracts the crew—until a sudden williwaw delivers a hard-hitting reality check.
Celebrate Dad with smart tech, safety gear, and galley upgrades he’ll love—perfect for sailors and full-time liveaboards alike.
When someone goes overboard, fast, practiced action is key. Here’s how to prep your crew, gear, and boat for an MOB recovery.
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