Voices

A tribute to the late Lowell North, who founded the world-renowned sailmaking outfit North Sails.

Do you know what to do if there’s a medical emergency onboard? Pat Mundus offers lessons she’s learned from her own experiences running commercial boats.

Do hours of fruitless trolling for prize gamefish have you down? The next time you’re pulling lines offshore, target this underrated species: the blueline tilefish.

Helicopter rescue swimmer Mario Vittone sheds some light on offshore survival training, and the importance of getting schooled on boating safety.

We get a glimpse of the mysterious love lives of oysters at a hatchery on Chesapeake Bay.

Greenline’s new NEO dayboat has the option of internal combustion or electric engines. Which is best for you?

Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Mario Vittone says don’t leave the dock too fast; you might endanger the safety of crew.

The Community Boating Center provides opportunities for city kids that go far beyond sailing.

The Automatic Information System, also known as AIS, is a great navigation tool for boaters on the lookout for traffic on the water. But knowing its limitations is key to a safe voyage.

Fawcett Boat Supplies in Annapolis has been wowing boaters with its deep inventory and knowledgeable service for 70 years.

Your VHF radio is one of the most important pieces of safety gear on your boat. The problem is that most people rarely turn theirs on.

Bruce Kirby is most famous for designing the Laser one-design sailing dinghy, but this 90-year-old has done so much more.

Striped bass are on the move up East Coast tributaries with romance on their minds, so start trolling.

When shopping for a new boat, don’t underestimate the value of a sea trial.

I knew a North Carolina highway patrol officer who once told me, “I’ve never unbuckled a dead man.

Golden Globe Race sailors circumnavigate the oceans, using only sextants to navigate. Should we?

There’s nothing like hearing, “Nice job, skipper,” after skillfully docking your boat. Pat Mundus has some tips to make your next docking maneuver a success.

My unusual adventures aboard a beautiful 1930s-era power yacht

No matter where you live on the East Coast, springtime offers endless opportunities for great fishing. Lenny Rudow lists his favorite spring fisheries.