Boating Checklists: Simple Tools to Reduce Mistakes and Improve Safety In 2009, Harvard Medical School professor Atul Gawande published The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right. His bestselling book highlighted a striking pattern: highly trained professionals make avoidable, sometimes serious mistakes—not because they lack knowledge, but because they fail to apply it consistently. The … Read more

Cheaper to operate and simpler to maintain, these under-30-foot boats let you enjoy the water in a direct, uncomplicated way. Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on small boats. Next month’s installment will focus on small vessels designed for sailing and rowing. We profile six versatile models between 17 and 25 … Read more

Sergio Roffo: Late Afternoon Sail — Nantucket Oil Painting and New England Coastal Art Oil painting by Sergio Roffo Down a quiet dirt lane on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, tucked away from the main road, there is a small boat launch and a stretch of tidal water that residents and visitors cherish. This sheltered inlet is … Read more

Big Ship, Small State, Significant Impact Rhode Island students will trade chalkboards and desks for bowlines and mainsheets through hands-on education aboard the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, the school ship operated by Education at Sea. Designed as a living classroom, the vessel will give learners of all ages practical maritime and oceanographic experience. When completed … Read more

Atlantis WeatherGear Debuts Aegis: Performance Outerwear for Coastal Sailing Atlantis WeatherGear has launched Aegis, a purpose-built line of protective outerwear designed for coastal sailing. The collection includes a technical jacket, a spray top, and a hybrid bib, each engineered to perform in the variable conditions encountered on nearshore and coastal passages. Built for sailors and … Read more

It’s just before 10 a.m. and the 12 Metres have headed to the racecourse for day three of the 2019 World Championships. The docks at Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island, are nearly deserted except for a single tender—until MJM Yachts CEO Bob Johnstone arrives in Breeze, the builder’s first 53z and current flagship. The … Read more

Yanmar Introduces ZT350: A New Sterndrive with a Hydraulic Clutch Diesel engine manufacturer Yanmar has entered the sterndrive market with a product it says could change expectations for marine propulsion. The company’s new ZT350 sterndrive pairs with Yanmar’s in-house diesel engines and introduces a hydraulic clutch designed to deliver noticeably smoother shifting than traditional sterndrives. … Read more

Quick Thinking and Teamwork Save Boater After Onboard Cardiac Arrest in Port Jefferson Harbor A dramatic rescue in Port Jefferson Harbor ended with a man alive and grateful after suffering a heart attack inside the cabin of his Sea Ray. What began as a sudden medical emergency became a coordinated, life-saving effort by boaters who … Read more

900-Year-Old Sword Found off Israel’s Carmel Coast While diving off the Carmel coast in Israel, recreational diver Shlomi Katzin discovered a sword lying on the sandy bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. Archaeologists who have examined the find say the weapon appears to be about 900 years old and likely dates to the time of the … Read more

Whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend cruise or an extended coastal voyage, some medical issues commonly occur at sea. Many are preventable, and others can be managed on board long before they require advanced medical care. A basic understanding of likely problems, a well-stocked medical kit and a clear, user-friendly guide to marine … Read more