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How-to: Seamanship

  1. How-To / Seamanship

    Manic Monday Videos: Why you should wear a life jacket

    Lauren DeVlaming
    Jul 15, 2013

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

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    iPad Route Planning: Covering the Current

    Doug Logan
    Jun 21, 2013

    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

  3. How-To / Seamanship

    Manic Monday Videos: How to squeeze an 80-foot mast into 65 feet

    Lauren DeVlaming
    May 6, 2013

    Who said that math had no practical life applications? …Read More

  4. How-To / Seamanship

    Collision Course with a Crossing Boat? How to Know

    Doug Logan
    Apr 10, 2013

    Here are a couple of ways to manage the chronic headache of 'constant bearing, decreasing range.' …Read More

  5. How-To / Seamanship

    Preventing Fire, Shock, and That Sinking Feeling

    Carol Cronin
    Apr 4, 2013

    Guest blogger John Adey, President of the American Boat and Yacht Council, explains how his organization works to improve your boating safety. …Read More

  6. How-To / Seamanship

    Marine Battery Safety: Rag That Terminal

    Doug Logan
    Mar 20, 2013

    It's a simple, low-tech way of preventing a nasty accident. …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    Manic Monday Videos: That's one way to put out a fire

    Lauren DeVlaming
    Mar 18, 2013

    What's your take — is this guy reckless or brilliant? …Read More

  8. How-To / Seamanship

    Maritime Rules of the Road: A Primer for Boaters

    Tony Bessinger
    Jan 25, 2013

    A professional mariner and U.S. Coast Guard masters license instructor explains the view from the bridge, and lays out the basics of watch-keeping and the marine pecking order for pleasure-boaters. …Read More

  9. How-To / Seamanship

    Key West Racing Accident Report Still Pending

    Matt Trulio
    Dec 11, 2012

    The Coast Guard has yet to release findings on accidents that killed three racers in two separate incidents in 2011. …Read More

  10. How-To / Seamanship

    Water and Waste Fittings: Too Close for Comfort

    Ed Sherman
    Nov 2, 2012

    Plumbing convenience shouldn't trump safety concerns. Builders take note. …Read More

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