Good Old Boat Gift Guide
Even though the sailors in our lives might think they have it all, we know there is always...
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False Alarm
When a PLB is accidentally activated in a remote area, the Canadian Coast Guard responds. This...
Read MoreArt in Slow Motion
To rest or wait out weather, heaving to remains a tried and true tactic at sea. Some seafaring...
Read MoreNo Fender Covers? No Problem!
There is a common saying that every object on a boat must serve more than one purpose, and I...
Read MoreBoat Insurance 101
Navigating turbulent insurance waters calls for planning, preparation, and patience. You’ve never...
Read MoreHow to set a stern hook on a sailboat
How to set a stern hook for a better night’s sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep at anchor is...
Read MoreQuest for Quiet
Every sailor knows to investigate when they hear noises out of the ordinary, whether mechanical...
Read MoreDock Lines
Since moving from a mooring to a slip, I’ve noticed that there is a great variety in the way...
Read MoreThe Magic Mushroom (Anchor)
The anchoring issue of Good Old Boat (May/June 2021) was full of great tips. In it, technical...
Read MoreHow to Sell Your Sailboat by Owner
Want to successfully sell your boat on your own? Here’s how. Over the past decade, my husband and...
Read MoreYo! A Better Small-Boat Anchor-Rode Solution
For years I’ve been landing 36- to 48-inch striped bass during the Chesapeake Bay spring trophy...
Read MoreA Battery for Every Need
We were preparing for our spring cruise and going over our on-board dry-cell battery inventory....
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