seamanship

An armchair sailor’s dream charter comes true  (published April 2014) It all began one cold and snowy winter day in the northeast while watching an episode […]

How to use your electronic charting system for navigation, even if your GPS fails  (published March 2014) We might assume an electronic charting system (ECS) is […]

These small, inexpensive beacons perform mighty big jobs  (published February 2014) In the 2011 Fastnet Race, the mega maxi racer Rambler was leading the fleet when […]

Deciding when to head offshore can be tricky, and subject to the opinions of those around you  (published February 2014) It had been a rough passage […]

Part III: How careful planning can keep the Coconut Milk Run smooth  (published December 2013) Having sailed all the way from the Galapagos Islands to the […]

Cold weather sailing can be hard and dangerous. Or, it can be a rare pleasure.  (published December 2013) Christmas Eve. We had just tied up alongside […]

(published December 2013) NOAA recently announced that the U.S. government is discontinuing printing of the traditional lithographic paper charts in April, 2014. The reasons given include […]

What to consider when installing and operating a new windlass  (published November 2013) So you have spent the money and are now the proud owner of […]

A guide to equipping your boat with an electronic autopilot or windvane: Part II  (published November 2013) A common piece of equipment found on the modern […]

Handling the unsettling warnings of a potentially destructive force  (published November 2013) I am awoken by the spurting cough of an outboard engine and roll over […]