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How-to: Seamanship

  1. How-To / Seamanship

    Life Raft Essentials: Choosing & Using An Emergency Lifeboat

    Laila Elise
    Dec 22, 2025

    Discover the critical safety considerations for choosing, storing and deploying a life raft during an emergency at sea. …Read More

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    How To Sail A Boat

    Carol Cronin
    Oct 6, 2025

    How to sail a boat. Here's a step-by-step beginners guide to sailing. Learn about parts of a sailboat, sailing terms, sailing lines and wind direction. …Read More

  3. How-To / Seamanship

    Knots, Fathoms, and Gales: Nautical Measurement Terms to Know

    Lenny Rudow
    Jul 8, 2025

    No matter what kind of boating you enjoy, here’s how to understand the nautical measurement expressions for speed, depth, and wind force. …Read More

  4. How-To / Seamanship

    How To Use Trim On Your Boat: A Quick Guide

    Emma Coady
    Jun 28, 2025

    This simple guide walks you through how the trim works, what is meant by boat lingo used about the trim, and typical scenarios to watch out for. …Read More

  5. How-To / Seamanship

    Motorboat Types: Powerboat Terms, Uses, and Definitions

    Gary Reich
    May 1, 2025

    There are many different motorboat types, each with their own specific traits and designs. Learn all about powerboats right here. …Read More

  6. How-To / Seamanship

    8 Marine Knots Every Boater Should Know

    Emma Coady
    Mar 19, 2025

    Before you take your boat out on the water, learn these easy knots to make sure you stay safe and secure. …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    Boats vs. Waves: Riding the Crest, Surviving the Trough

    Heather Francis
    Jan 28, 2025

    Capt. Heather Francis explores the art of mastering nature’s fury at sea. …Read More

  8. How-To / Seamanship

    5 Winter Disasters: Don’t Let These Happen to Your Boat!

    Lenny Rudow
    Jan 27, 2025

    During the long winter lay-up plenty of things can go awry. Make sure none of these winter disasters ruin your boat. …Read More

  9. How-To / Seamanship

    Celestial Navigation: Mastering The Basics

    Emma Coady
    Dec 16, 2024

    The back-up method you will not regret learning. …Read More

  10. How-To / Seamanship

    Tying Up Boats: Mooring Basics

    Gary Reich
    Oct 4, 2024

    Do you know how to properly moor your boat? Here's everything you need to know about lines, cleats, slips, and berths. …Read More

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