Electronic Boat Flares Have the Advantage in Safety
The disadvantages of pyrotechnics flares are being fixed with electronic models
The disadvantages of pyrotechnics flares are being fixed with electronic models
Boat Tips blogger Ed Sherman shares the most common causes of ground faults he sees on boats.
With their 35-foot trimaran dismasted off Nicaragua, this sailing family not only rescued themselves but also engineered a way to rerig in a remote jungle stream.
Captain Earl MacKenzie walks you through making your own boat hook.
Safety at Sea: Aground? Here’s what you need to know when stuck between a rock and a wet place.
Should you ever request a “ship-assisted rescue,” prior planning and clear communications will be the keys to a successful operation.
Before you head out in your dink for a day of fun, make sure you have these items with you.
Seamanship | A shorthanded passage in bad weather underscores the importance of a vigilant watch.
It’s not always easy for couples and shorthanded crews to remain vigilant, which makes it especially important to plan ahead.
Adding an inner forestay and staysail will give you the sail plan you need for beating along in a blow.
If on your visit ashore you anticipate an encounter with large wild animals, know the times, seasons, and places that require special caution. Consult local officials when possible.
In an emergency safety stop during her around-the-world voyage, Jeanne Socrates installs a new liferaft on Nereida.
The disadvantages of pyrotechnics flares are being fixed with electronic models
Boat Tips blogger Ed Sherman shares the most common causes of ground faults he sees on boats.
With their 35-foot trimaran dismasted off Nicaragua, this sailing family not only rescued themselves but also engineered a way to rerig in a remote jungle stream.
Captain Earl MacKenzie walks you through making your own boat hook.
Safety at Sea: Aground? Here’s what you need to know when stuck between a rock and a wet place.
Should you ever request a “ship-assisted rescue,” prior planning and clear communications will be the keys to a successful operation.
Before you head out in your dink for a day of fun, make sure you have these items with you.
Seamanship | A shorthanded passage in bad weather underscores the importance of a vigilant watch.
It’s not always easy for couples and shorthanded crews to remain vigilant, which makes it especially important to plan ahead.
Adding an inner forestay and staysail will give you the sail plan you need for beating along in a blow.
If on your visit ashore you anticipate an encounter with large wild animals, know the times, seasons, and places that require special caution. Consult local officials when possible.
In an emergency safety stop during her around-the-world voyage, Jeanne Socrates installs a new liferaft on Nereida.
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