To minimize surprises, pack two bags: one with personal items, and one as captain with a bevy of essentials. By Zuzana Prochazka.
Capt. Art Pine looks at some of the safety lapses that most often get sailors in trouble on the Chesapeake Bay.
"We arrived as Carnival, the annual celebration involving lots of drinking and more than its share of crime, was just getting underway." By Scott Neuman.
"The top priority of walking docks and being on boats in the winter is to never, ever, ever fall in the water." By Tracy Leonard
"In our travels, we've encountered several couples who do better than others at getting past these tense moments." By Scott Neuman.
Andy Schell thought it was a bad meal back in port. It turned out to be something much more dangerous.
Some of the cruising community's must-see, can't-miss spots from ICW itineraries. By Art Pine.
A cruising sailor tells how using paddleboards and kayaks has greatly enhanced her experience, allowing her to explore new areas inaccessible to even outboard dinghies.
A basic guide to fishing while under sail, and what to do with the fish once it's on deck.