One of the most fun forms of entertainment is spending time on the water by boat. Boaters have the opportunity to cruise, watersports, fish, and more. I spend most of...

As a former yacht crew member myself, I can tell you that securing these types of vessels in a hurricane requires a lot of thought and preparation. Importantly, yacht crews...

Without question, I have used deck brushes countless times when cleaning vessels. As a former captain, I washed boats on a daily basis. However, it is important to understand that...

While operating vessels offshore, I have encountered many ships either at anchor or underway. Undoubtedly, it is hard to imagine how freighters of that size are capable of remaining afloat....

One of the most important resources to help reduce collisions at sea is the AIS. AIS stands for Automatic Identification System. The AIS tracks the movement of ships and yachts...

As a former captain and resident of Savannah, Georgia, I have had the opportunity to drive boats on the Savannah River countless times. Without question, you need to be aware...

Without question, one of the busiest places along the shores of the water is boat ramps over the weekends. That being said, it is important to remain courteous to fellow...

Unfortunately, boating accidents as a result of propeller strikes occur. As a captain, I fortunately have never witnessed a person become injured due to coming in contact with a boat...

Without question, captains range in experience level despite holding the paperwork stating that they are qualified captains from the US Coast Guard. I have seen 500-ton captains who are not...

One of the most irie sounds when boating is hearing the low oil alarm on a two stroke engine. Without question, the high pitched squeal inflicts panic and makes you...