In his Seamanship column for Boating‘s July 1960 issue, Elbert Robberson wrote: “In daylight, objects around you are easy to identify. They are big or little, short or long, round or square, and they ...
The weather may have cooled, but the passion to continue boating burns bright for many. Once fall sets in for good, the skies get bluer, the air gets crisper, and the crowds get thinner. Use these ...
But, that doesn’t mean it won’t happen and knowing how to respond when it does is essential seamanship. When we were young and racing dinghies, the standard maneuver should a crew fall overboard was ...
Tired of cryptic sailing manuals? Common Sense Seamanship cuts through the jargon and delivers practical, easy-to-digest wisdom straight from the heart of the cruising routes. This isn't just a book; ...
A junior officer looks through binoculars while standing watch on the bridge aboard the destroyer Carney. (MC2 James Turner/Navy) WASHINGTON — A three-month internal review conducted by senior U.S.
In this Feb. 22, 2018, photo, Midshipman Alejandro Carriazo, left, looks at a navigational chart aboard YP705. Midshipmen learn seamanship skills aboard Yard Patrol boats at the Naval Academy (Paul W.
SUNY Maritime College held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new William Austen Marine Education & Seamanship Center.The cutting-edge center, set on the waterfront of the college campus in Throggs ...
Keeping an eye to windward, a sailor should note subtle cloud build-up before a frontal boundary arrives-a small move that makes a big difference. mbroms/stock.adobe.com Seamanship is not a ...