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This Boating Life

It’s said that boating consists of 90% bliss punctuated by 10% sheer terror. Don’t we know it! Join these brave boaters as they share their blunders and near misses, as well as some hard-won lessons.

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

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

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

Marine Weather Routers: They Know When You Should Go

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

Keeping an Eye on the Weather

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

Data Buoys: Sentinels Of The Sea

Data buoys provide real-time wind and water conditions that help make boating better — and safer. Get to know these helpful weather watchdogs.

Coping With Sudden Fog

Whether or not you have radar or other electronic navigational devices, a few simple steps can make the pea soup more palatable.

How To Read Clouds

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.