What to do when fueling up at a busy fuel dock. Here are some suggestions from your fellow boaters.

Testing a proposed U.S. Coast Guard training program for boaters to help keep the skipper's attention while underway.

Step-by-step instructions on how to get a single-engine outboard boat into a slip safely.

A closer look at how waves form and what affects them will help you make smarter boating decisions.

If you plan to spend any time in the Mediterranean — or merely want to hold your boat perpendicular to a dock or shore — use this docking technique.

There's more to getting your outboard boat up on a plane than simply pushing the throttle forward. Here's what you need to know.

There's no need to get stressed out when backing a boat with twin outboards. This handy guide will get you up to speed in no time.

8 tips for better small-boat handling When maneuvering your boat, some basic boating skills will help keep you safer on the water.

Docking is stressful, and docking disasters are even worse. Watch out for these tough-to-spot issues as you approach your slip