trip planning

Planning an extended voyage? Add a compass adjustment to your checklist.

he better we intrinsically understand tides and tidal currents in the areas we navigate, the better we can anticipate which charted hazards are actually hazardous to us, and which are merely interesting.

A look at the physics behind our tides and why it matters for the everyday seafarer.

A Veteran ICW cruiser offers his best tips for beginners.

Tom Hale provides another update after the USCG D#5 Notice to Mariners was published.

As Hurricane Florence deteriorates and moves inland, Tom Hale updates us on the condition of the ICW in the Carolinas.

Understand weather and make safer decisions onboard your boat.