Lost in the fog
We wanted to sail to Maine but had been warned about the fog. Several boaters told us they had been to Maine but “never saw …
Annual fishing trip runs into obstacles
To prepare for my 2024 Memorial Day weekend fishing trip with friends, I went to Oak Island at the end of April to service both …
Man overboard training prevents Great Lakes race tragedy
In July 2024, a horrible, unthinkable tragedy was avoided during Chicago Yacht Club’s 115th Race to Mackinac thanks to satellite technology, superb seamanship, and a …
Learning from experience
Returning from a late summer cruise to Provincetown, Massachusetts, my wife, Sharon, and I anchored in Loblolly Cove on the eastern side of Cape Ann. …
While being towed, boater renders aid to tow boat
After experiencing boat troubles on the water, a boater calls for help. But when the tow boat encounters problems, our boater renders aid.