Challenging Charter Destinations for Sailors Seeking Solitude
When people discover I’m a licensed charter skipper, the first question is almost always, “Where’s the best place to go?” There’s no single answer—everyone wants something different from…
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Why Medical Emergencies Are the Most Common Crises at Sea
Read the U.S. Coast Guard’s annual boating statistics and you might assume medical emergencies at sea are uncommon — but that’s misleading. Collisions grab headlines, yet for offshore…
Is Your Marine Alternator Failing? How to Test and Repair
Many factory marine alternators are not up to the task of charging the large battery banks and meeting the electrical demands of modern boats. Often adapted from automotive…
Redfish Fishing in the Mississippi Delta: Top Spots and Tips
Rolling swells slid beneath the hull as Capt. Brandon Ballay eased the boat past the mouth of South Pass, one of the main outlets that funnel water from…
Birdwatching for Beginners: Where to Find and Identify Birds
The moment I scrambled across the seaweed-covered rocks onto Eastern Egg Rock and spotted Theresa Rizza’s hat, I realized I was in for an ordeal. Rizza, a 28-year-old…
Nauset 35 Rebuild: Full Restoration and Refit Guide
Lauren Tolla struggled to process what her senses were telling her — the sight, the smell, the feel. It was October 2021 when her husband, Tom, convinced her…
Mussel Ridge 46 Launch: Inside the Build and Design
David Szewczul, 29, is a principal specialist in engineering and finance at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut, where he manages budgets and financial planning for a team of…
Lyman Boat Works: Classic Great Lakes Wooden Boats
Why Lyman Boats Endure: A Legacy of Craftsmanship on Lake Erie Jude Guerra grew up with a Lyman in the family almost as soon as he could walk.…
Steam Power Meets Tradition
To a newcomer, the moment steam from the wood-fired boiler reaches Dodo’s engine is an audiovisual marvel. As owner Paul Hylton methodically opens valves and pulls levers, the…
Nordhavn 43 Review: Specs, Range and Performance
In recent decades, trawlers have surged in popularity as more boaters embrace a cruising lifestyle built around long-distance, leisurely travel. Many new trawler owners are converts from sailing;…
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