Seamanship

Two Rules for Using a Windlass

Boats near abandoned ship in the Bahamas

Preparing for an Open-Water Passage

Calculating Your Boat’s Range

Choosing Where to Anchor

Boat Parade Safety

How to stay on course without the benefit of visual aids

How to Maintain a Straight Course in Open Water

Watching out for underwater boating hazards

How to Avoid Underwater Boating Hazards

Seamanship Lessons From a Yacht Captain

How to Use Interceptors on Your Boat

Local Notice to Mariners

Be Careful With Your Docklines

Boat running too close to a moored object

Avoid Unseen Lines and Other Dangers That Lurk Just Below the Water’s Surface

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