It’s time to winterize your boat. Most important in the task list is to minimize the risk of something freezing and being damaged as a result. On most boats, it’s relatively easy to prevent this type ...

This VHF radio exchange between a boat skipper and the marine-towing-service dispatcher still sticks in my mind. “Hurry!” the boater pleaded. “My motor died, and we’re drifting toward the rocks!” “Do ...

The weather is perfect, the sea calm—everything looks great for your trip. But just as you’re about to start your personal watercraft (PWC), an unfamiliar warning light flashes on the dashboard. For ...