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The Boater’s Guide to Engine Maintenance: Why Every Skipper Needs a Logbook

The Boater’s Guide to Engine Maintenance: Why E...

If you own a single-engine boat, your engine is your lifeline. It powers your adventures, gets you home safely, and can make or break your time on the water. But...

The Boater’s Guide to Engine Maintenance: Why E...

If you own a single-engine boat, your engine is your lifeline. It powers your adventures, gets you home safely, and can make or break your time on the water. But...

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Engine Maintenance: Why Do You Need a Vented Loop?

One of the most unfortunate—and completely avoidable—accidents in sailing is flooding your engine. It’s a surprisingly high risk when your engine is installed below the waterline. In rough seas, or...

Engine Maintenance: Why Do You Need a Vented Loop?

One of the most unfortunate—and completely avoidable—accidents in sailing is flooding your engine. It’s a surprisingly high risk when your engine is installed below the waterline. In rough seas, or...

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A Guide to Safe Offshore Sailing

The call of the open ocean is undeniable for many sailors. The vastness, the power, and the sense of adventure are unparalleled. It's a unique experience being in the open...

A Guide to Safe Offshore Sailing

The call of the open ocean is undeniable for many sailors. The vastness, the power, and the sense of adventure are unparalleled. It's a unique experience being in the open...

Photo: Sailor Holding a Cruising Logbook with Navigational Sounds Page open

Navigation Sound Signals for Boaters in the Inl...

When out on the water, boaters must rely on more than just visual cues to navigate safely. Navigational sound signals play a crucial role in communicating with other vessels and...

Navigation Sound Signals for Boaters in the Inl...

When out on the water, boaters must rely on more than just visual cues to navigate safely. Navigational sound signals play a crucial role in communicating with other vessels and...

Photo: Offshore Sailing Logbook Showing Barometric Pressure

Why Barometric Pressure is Your Unsung Hero on ...

For any sailor venturing beyond the sight of land, understanding the weather becomes an essential skill. While wind speed and direction are crucial, another invisible force plays a significant role...

Why Barometric Pressure is Your Unsung Hero on ...

For any sailor venturing beyond the sight of land, understanding the weather becomes an essential skill. While wind speed and direction are crucial, another invisible force plays a significant role...

Photo: Waterproof Cover of the All-weather Logbook by Backstay

Find Your Perfect Ship's Log: A Guide to Backst...

The rhythmic pulse of the waves, the endless expanse of the horizon – the call of the open sea is undeniable. Both seasoned sailors and those just starting out understand...

Find Your Perfect Ship's Log: A Guide to Backst...

The rhythmic pulse of the waves, the endless expanse of the horizon – the call of the open sea is undeniable. Both seasoned sailors and those just starting out understand...