From the Driver’s Seat to Helm: Why Boats Demand Respect
The Elephant in the Room There is a persistent myth...
How Argo’s NMEA Implementation Saved My Bacon
Cruising full-time means juggling a boat full of electronics—some old, some new, and not all playing nice together. On my 1982 DeFever 44, everything went dark:...
A Cruiser’s Guide to Layup
I haven’t always been a full-time cruiser. I came to...
The Tilt-a-Whirl Anchorage: A ‘Seiche’ Explanation
You’re at anchor in an idyllic cove, the sun having...
First-Time Boater? Here’s the Smarter Way to Start the Great Loop
The Great Loop is one of the most iconic cruising...
Boating Safety Training: Learn from Captains, Not Mistakes
They say all good stories start with poor decisions. Boaters...
A Landlubber’s Guide to Nautical Measurements
A Landlubber’s Guide to Nautical Measurements Nearly every driver on...
The Art of Following the Channel and the Science of Leaving It
In coastal cruising, good seamanship means knowing when to follow...
Autorouting, Rule 9, and the Importance of Staying Situationally Aware
Autorouting, Rule 9, and the Importance of Staying Situationally Aware
Technology has made navigation easier than ever. Apps like Argo provide autorouting, helping...
A Journey to Proper VHF Radio Etiquette
This article originally appeared in PropTalk's April 2024 issue.
Proper VHF radio etiquette is critical knowledge for all boaters
I spent the formative years of...
