Douglas M. Wartelle

Anchors provide freedom, the ability to go and stay places far and wide, and the chance to explore places of remoteness and quiet. It is time to regain some of that freedom.

Important pointers in docking your boat in order to avoid any incidents.

Appropriate footwear for boating, and for pre- and post-boating activities, is not a one-shoe job.

Is the liveaboard life in your future? There’s a lot to consider before taking the plunge.

When fog sets in, these 11 tips can help you at the helm.

Navigating the Pacific Northwest’s Deception Pass is a challenge, even for experienced skippers.

This simple method has kept my boat free from seagull attacks for nearly five years.

A boat by any other name will still hit the bottom if you’re not paying attention at the helm.

Lessons learned from a treacherous triangle of water in the Pacific Northwest