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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 →
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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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How to Get Out on the Water (without a boat of your own)

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Back in January in an earlier installment of our “Boating for Beginners” series, we talked…

April 8, 2025 Read →
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Aids to Marine Navigation II – Beyond Lateral Marks

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Last year, we started talking about aids to navigation and discussed lateral marks and the…

April 7, 2025 Read →
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How Much Power Does A Boat Need And Use

Part II in our Series of Power and Electricity by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) In our first Electricity Basics article,…

March 4, 2025 Read →
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Destination: South Florida and the Keys

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Are you still itching to head somewhere warm for the winter and aren’t up for…

March 4, 2025 Read →
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