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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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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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Essential First Aid Skills for Boaters and Sailors

Picture this: You’re out on the water, the sun is shining, the waves are gently rocking your boat, and then—bam!…

February 14, 2025 Read →
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Essential Terminology Every Boater Should Know

Stepping onto a boat for the first time can feel like walking into a foreign country where everyone speaks a…

February 14, 2025 Read →
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What to Know About Cruising the Great Loop

By B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Many people think about crossing oceans or circumnavigating as the ideal boating adventure. Loading supplies…

January 14, 2025 Read →
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