Learning what clouds can tell us is a useful skill that will help decide if it's safe to head out for a grand day on the water or weather a storm in port.

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.

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.

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

Professional marine weather routing involves a whole lot more than reaching for that cool app on your smartphone or tablet.

Even with all the electronic eyes and ears on our modern vessels, fog at sea can bring on disorientation, panic, and danger. Here's how to get ready and deal with it.

Boaters should have a basic understanding of how the weather works - that can give you a valuable head start on preparation.

This boating veteran recalls a wicked day he'd rather not repeat.

An analysis of 10 years of lightning claims reveals which boats are most at risk.