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Fishing For A Right Of Way

Fishing For A Right Of Way

An angler with many lines out encounters another boat while trolling. What to do? It's simple. Real simple.
Estimating Distance Off

Estimating Distance Off

Got a tape measure and a piece of string? You can use them to find out how far away you are from, say, a lighthouse.
When And How Electronic Charts Are Updated

When And How Electronic Charts Are Updated

Not as often as most boaters might think. Find out how and when your electronic charts are updated with critical navigation information.
Navigation Mnemonics

Navigation Mnemonics

Memorizing some of the basic nautical rules is made way easier through these fun rhymes.
Lessons Learned From Being Caught In The Fog

Lessons Learned From Being Caught In The Fog

The sonar — and then the horns — went on the fritz just when thick fog rolled in, ­making them sitting ducks for ­collision or grinding aground.
Boat Sound Signals Time To Sound Off

Boat Sound Signals Time To Sound Off

When caught in a situation with restricted visibility, you'll need know how to let others know where you're located — and interpret where they are.
5 Ways To Sharpen Your Sailing Skills At Home

5 Ways To Sharpen Your Sailing Skills At Home

From knot tying apps to sailing simulators, there's plenty to occupy the land-locked or winter-bound sailor.
Lookout Camera System

Lookout Camera System

LOOKOUT camera system synthesizes data from charts, AIS, radar, and the cloud into one intuitive, 3D augmented reality view.
Northeast Boaters

Northeast Boaters

Don’t miss your chance to comment on a proposed removal of dozens of federally maintained coastal buoys from New York City to the Canadian border.