How-to: Seamanship

NOAA is just one option when looking at weather forecast the day before you head out onto the water – and it’s not necessarily the best one. …Read More

Jeff Johnstone, President of J/Boats, takes us aboard the J/88 and shows us how to flake a mainsail. …Read More

No matter what our chosen watersport might be, we’re all eager to spend time enjoying it. And when our paths cross, we need to understand the unwritten expectations of other boaters. …Read More

Docking a powerboat side-to can be stressful, so here are some tips to make sure all goes smoothly. …Read More

Which electronic charts are the best for you? Making the smart digital chart choice is a matter of how you use your boat. …Read More

How to cure sunburn is an issue all anglers are faced with at one time or another. I fried myself, to see which sunburn solution is the best. …Read More

Let’s face it, docking a powerboat can be stressful. Here’s how to make it easy. …Read More

Putting a line on a cleat may seem like a simple task, but many new boaters never learn how to do it properly – and as a result, their boat may leave the dock without them. …Read More

You never know what will happen on the water, which is why safety — including life jackets — should be your first priority. …Read More

A new e-book explains how to combine Navionics and Marine Tides Planner software in planning your voyage, to make the best use of tidal current. …Read More