How-to

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

Understanding amps, amp hours, and the demands of your on-board electrical equipment and assessing the abilities of your batteries and charging gear to keep up with those demands. …Read More

Understanding hull shapes is vital when choosing the right type of boat to buy for your purposes. …Read More

Blue books and online resources will help you better understand boat pricing. …Read More

Captain Heather Francis provides practical advice and checklists for the approaching haul out and storage season. …Read More

Plastic boats have both up-sides and down-sides. Should you consider buying a polyethylene boat for yourself? …Read More

After years cruising, Captain Heather Francis has learned to source, ship, and import spare boat parts worldwide—navigating locals, agents, and customs along the way. …Read More

Emma Coady shares her experience of learning to sail a dinghy. …Read More

The best defense against fraud is education and awareness. Don’t be a victim! …Read More

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