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Sailing Skills: Why You Should Know How to “Heave To”

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) When people find out that I’ve done a lot of offshore cruising and crossed the…

September 4, 2025 Read →
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The Best Times to Buy (and Sell) a Boat

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Timing a boat sale can make a big difference in your purchase or sale price.…

September 4, 2025 Read →
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Don’t Be That Captain: Know The Rules, Use Common Sense, Stay Collision Free

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Every summer we hear stories about tragic mishaps on the water, sometimes with loss of…

August 7, 2025 Read →
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Why Not Learn to Sail in a Dinghy?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) For people coming to sailing later in life, there are a lot of ways to…

August 7, 2025 Read →
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Solo and Shorthanded Sailing: Gain Independence on the Water

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Years ago when we had a new-to-us boat and new-to-us children, my wife and I…

July 2, 2025 Read →
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Why There’s Nothing Quite Like Messing About in Boats

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much…

July 2, 2025 Read →
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Taking The Helm Of A Catamaran Might Be Easier Than You Think

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Catamarans – both power and sail – have made a dramatic leap in popularity over…

June 6, 2025 Read →
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Wired Right: Amps, Electricity, and Safety Onboard

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Read Part I  Part II and Part III For our next installation on electricity basics, we’re…

June 6, 2025 Read →
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What Boaters Needs to Know About Tides & Currents

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Years ago, when I was first learning to race sailboats, one of the top sailors…

May 6, 2025 Read →
Blog 11 min

DC or AC? How to Choose the Right Electrical System for Your Boat

Electricity Part III Read Part I and Part II by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) One of the biggest battles at…

May 6, 2025 Read →
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