How to Work VHF Frequencies for Ham Radio Contacts
How to Use VHF Radio: Channel 16, Mayday, Pan-Pan and DSC Explained Even with smartphones everywhere, the VHF radio remains a vital safety tool on the water. VHF…
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How to Dock a Boat: Practical Tips for Safe Mooring
Practical Docking Techniques: Using Lines, Wind and Seamanship One of my most memorable docking lessons happened more than forty years ago. We were sailing a gaff-rigged catboat with…
Mario Vittone Returns to Soundings: Boating Safety Episode
Lifelines: A Return to Boating Safety and Rescue at Sea When I retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, all I wanted was a quiet anchorage for my 32-foot…
Boston Whaler 330 Vantage First Look: Specs and Review
Boston Whaler introduced the Vantage line in 2013 and has steadily expanded the series. The newest model, the Vantage 330, was unveiled at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International…
Solar Panel Design: Fundamentals, Sizing, and Layout Tips
Solar panels offer a quiet, sustainable way to power systems on board. A well-planned marine solar installation keeps batteries charged, reduces dependence on noisy generators and shore power,…
Sialia 57 Electric Boat Review: No Compromise?
When most people picture an electric boat, they imagine a catamaran plastered with solar panels or a high-tech hydrofoil. The Sialia 57 Deep Silence defies those expectations. Visually…
Folkboat: How a Trailblazing Woman Sailor Made It Famous
The fresh southeasterly wind died off briefly, then returned with a vengeance from the opposite direction. Conifers groaned as they bent under the onrush of air, while the…
Offshore Tuna Run Aboard a NorthCoast 415
“I grew up as a farmer,” says Jose “Joe” DaPonte, the Azorean-born president and owner of C&C Marine, builder of recreational fishing boats and the maker of NorthCoast…
Discover What’s New in Boating: Tips, Trends and Skills
Discoveries at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show: Onslow Bay and Fabbro Any experienced skipper knows that no matter how much time you spend on the water, there is…
Gar Wood’s Thrilling Speedboat Stunt That Made History
Gar Wood and the Albany–New York Speed Run: The Story of Baby Gar IV and V In the early decades of the 20th century, motorboat technology and public…
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