Understanding DSC and MMSI
What you need to know about the latest in marine VHF radio technology.
BOB ARRINGTON
Share the Helm: An Introduction to Couples Cruising
A partner who doesn’t know enough about boating isn’t going to enjoy boating with you.
Inlet Navigation Safety Tips
Inlets can be tricky. Here's some expert advice to help you avoid a harrowing tale.
The Late Late Show
Follow these essential seamanship best practices when cruising past sundown.
Survival At Sea
Forget what you've seen in the movies. Surviving a crisis at sea happens because of preparation, the right gear, seamanship skills and a good attitude.
Digital Aids Simplify ICW Navigation
New Info Includes Corps of Engineers Dredging Reports
How to Maneuver Your Boat in Close Quarters
The expertise you employ maneuvering in close quarters has as much to do with skill as it does with proper planning.
Kick-Start: Breathing New Life into Northern Marine
Bob Arrington explores one man's search for the perfect boat and the pursuit of a boat building dream.
Avoiding Engine Room Disaster
A little training and some quick thinking save a couples long weekend.
Home Sweet Home(school)
How an artist and mother found herself schooling two children and managing family life aboard a classic cruiser.
The Need For Less Speed: Storm Drogues And Sea Anchors
Storm drogues and sea anchors can vastly improve your comfort level at sea. Often confused as the same piece of equipment, a speed-limiting storm drogue and a sea anchor serve two very different purposes.