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Winter never fails to arrive in South Florida, along with scores of sailfish and anglers eager for action

They are not light reading, but an occasional review of the Rules of the Road will keep you proficient

Understanding currents can save time and money, and help keep you safe

September and October offer some of the year’s best boating, with fewer crowds and seasonable weather

To be a better mariner, it helps to know how wind is generated. Here’s a primer, plus tips on how to forecast wind conditions.

How to catch a fishbox full of wahoo, one of the fastest fish in the sea.

For safety’s sake, it’s critical to keep a lookout and stay keenly aware of the situation around your boat.

This season, it’s critical for all boat owners to use and update these systems.

Any boater worth his salt should know how to make a distress call and what to do when he hears one

The Gipsy Moth IV, which Sir Francis Chichester sailed around the world to international acclaim, is up for sale

Time at the helm taught this pilot boat captain that if there’s weather at sea, careful planning builds confidence

The America’s Cup should have a rule that puts women on every boat

This navigational tool has benefits, but never forget it’s the helmsman’s job to stay in the driver’s seat

In a divided world, two FrencH OFFSHORE sailors show us what it means to be human

A wild ride reminds this captain how critical it is to be prepared for changing sea conditions