What To Do When You Run Aground
Safety at Sea: Aground? Here’s what you need to know when stuck between a rock and a wet place.
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.
Lessons learned, best practices applied in how to make way with care in the islands amid the gardens of our ocean.
Crew members aboard Uncontrollable Urge, a Columbia Carbon 32 sailboat, encountered dangerous conditions when their vessel’s rudder failed while sailing along the shore of San Clemente Island.
Boathandling: Thanks to their dual engines and twin props, maneuvering catamarans in close quarters can be a simple and rewarding experience.
These simple maneuvers will have you driving your catamaran like a pro. Click here to read more on catamaran boathandling.
When upgrading your sail inventory, understanding the basics of sailcloth, laminates and construction keeps the wool from being pulled over your eyes.
When the ocean in motion becomes untenable, try boat stabilizers like flopper-stoppers or paravanes to settle things down
How can your oven help you weather a severe thunderstorm? By protecting your electronics. Read on to learn how.
The mighty deck winch is an underrated tool. Here’s how to use sailing winches as safely and efficiently as possible.
The Zartman family aboard Ganymede ends their yearlong stay in Newport, Rhode Island, and is cruising once again.
We did a lot right during this passage; some of it intentional, some of it serendipitous… but here is what we learned and tips I can share based on our experience venturing offshore and covering 800 miles over the course of five days, non-stop.
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.
Lessons learned, best practices applied in how to make way with care in the islands amid the gardens of our ocean.
Crew members aboard Uncontrollable Urge, a Columbia Carbon 32 sailboat, encountered dangerous conditions when their vessel’s rudder failed while sailing along the shore of San Clemente Island.
Boathandling: Thanks to their dual engines and twin props, maneuvering catamarans in close quarters can be a simple and rewarding experience.
These simple maneuvers will have you driving your catamaran like a pro. Click here to read more on catamaran boathandling.
When upgrading your sail inventory, understanding the basics of sailcloth, laminates and construction keeps the wool from being pulled over your eyes.
When the ocean in motion becomes untenable, try boat stabilizers like flopper-stoppers or paravanes to settle things down
How can your oven help you weather a severe thunderstorm? By protecting your electronics. Read on to learn how.
The mighty deck winch is an underrated tool. Here’s how to use sailing winches as safely and efficiently as possible.
The Zartman family aboard Ganymede ends their yearlong stay in Newport, Rhode Island, and is cruising once again.
We did a lot right during this passage; some of it intentional, some of it serendipitous… but here is what we learned and tips I can share based on our experience venturing offshore and covering 800 miles over the course of five days, non-stop.
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