Dry suit proves handy when boat prop gets fouled
By Andy Sumberg Maine waters have a reputation for being chock-full of lobster buoys. Any boater who’s spent time there will agree. On a three-week District …
Boaters get up close and personal with gray whales
By Cheryl Veldhuisen A favorite activity for boaters in California is taking a trip off the coast to see migrating gray whales. These 45-foot-long, 35-ton …
Size matters with marine wiring
Last spring I installed a new combination sonar (depth/fish finder) and GPS on my boat, which replaced separate units. The new unit has a 7-inch …
Cruising Penobscot Bay
[blockquote]Sailing Maine’s coast aboard a full crewed schooner[/blockquote] By David Mangold We wanted to sail the coast of Maine but were not keen on doing …
Not so lucky — kayakers tow boater in need
By Jon R. Evans On July 3, my wife, Bonnie, and I, both kayakers, decided to go for a paddle on Chesapeake Bay. We are …
A Fish Tale: The Big One That Got Away
Sometimes it’s all right if one gets away, even if it is the “big one.” That may seem strange coming from an inveterate angler, and …
News sails breathe new life into old boat
By Jeffrey Taylor I replaced the jib on Principia a couple years ago and had the mainsail made to order just last year. The old …
Make dirty water drinkable with LifeSaver Bottle
The LifeSaver Bottle is a portable water filter and purifier that removes most bacteria, viruses, cysts, parasites, fungi and microbiological contaminants.
What to do after you run aground
Despite all efforts to stay off shoals, sandbars or rocks, groundings happen. It’s said there are three types of skippers: Those who have run aground, …
Alternative solutions for long-lasting trailer lighting
Manufactured by a reputable local manufacturer, my boat trailer gets the job done, but the submersible lights, or more correctly the electrical system, suffers and …
Greece is the word
Planning and sailing a charter boat in the Dodecanese Islands By Van Diehl Fulfilling a lifelong dream of sailing to faraway destinations, my wife, Cida, …
Heed weather reports on the water
By Steve Rank The National Weather Service issued a storm warning for damaging winds and hail approaching on a line from Menominee, Michigan, to Door …
