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Boating 101: Interpreting Wave Forecasts
By Jim Hendricks for Boating.com Checking and interpreting wave forecasts proves critical to safety and comfort. First, let me plead, “Mea culpa.” I’ll admit to fixating on marine wind forecasts before venturing out to sea, sometimes to the exclusion of wave projections. That shortcut has more than once come back to… SEE MORE
How to Help Alaskans Affected by Devastating Storm
By Chris Klint, Alaska Public Media. How to help in the aftermath of this weekend’s historic storm that devastated numerous Western Alaska communities. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has said that the best way for Alaskans to help is by donating money to reputable charity organizations like the Red Cross of Alaska, the Salvation Army’s Alaska… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Alerts Southern Florida About Approach of Ian
Message from the US Coast Guard: Coast Guard Alerts Southern Florida to Prepare for Possible Impacts of Tropical Storm Ian MIAMI — Crews from the Seventh Coast Guard District are making preparations in advance of Tropical Depression NINE’s anticipated development into a hurricane, Friday. Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast… SEE MORE
Impacts of Extreme Storm on West Coast of Alaska
By the Alaska Climate Research Center (UAF) Widespread storm damage along the West Coast September 18, 2022 A powerful storm has caused severe and widespread damage along Alaska’s West Coast. As of early morning on Sunday, September 18, water levels are receding along the Bering coast but still rising along… SEE MORE
Night Sailing Without Fear
By iNavx. Sailing offshore under a sea of stars is an experience beyond compare. On a clear, moonless night, you’ll never see more stars from anywhere on earth. With nothing but the wind in the sails and the sounds of the boat for accompaniment, it’s a peaceful yet exhilarating experience.… SEE MORE
Shipwreck Off Patagonia is Likely Long Lost Whaler
By Eco Magazine. Scientists investigating the remains of an old wooden ship off the cold, windy coast of far southern Argentina say it almost certainly is the Dolphin, a globe-trotting whaling ship from Warren, R.I., lost in 1859. Archaeologists have spent years researching the ship's origin without making a definitive… SEE MORE
Boating 101: Navigating a Strong Current
By BoatUS. Whether you're docking your boat, in a crossing or passing situation, or you're at the boat ramp, if the waters you're in have a current, the job before you can seem challenging. Currents can knock you askew, hit the hull when you least expect it, and turn a… SEE MORE
Storm Ends Calmest North Atlantic Summer Since WWII
By John Konrad. As Super Typhoon Hinnamnor is bearing down on Japan, the North Atlantic Ocean has experienced the quietest months of July and August since 1941. However, that could change as a new storm develops in the Caribbean and meteorologists predict a stormy fall season. Named storms have skipped… SEE MORE
Ten Fall Fishing Tips for Cooler Weather
By Discover Boating. Is freshwater fishing your favorite way to relax? Or, maybe saltwater fishing is your number-one hobby? Either way, as the leaves turn colors and a chill appears in the air, there’s sure to be a red-hot fall bite in your neck of the woods. Take full advantage of… SEE MORE
Boating Safety 101: Dressing For Colder Weather
By Ohiodnr.gov. Everyone has stood in front of the closet at one time or another and exclaimed, "I don't know what I should wear today!" Usually, the worst outcome is a good scolding from the fashion police. But when preparing for a day of boating, not making the correct choice… SEE MORE
The Most Challenging Waterway on the East Coast
By Capt. Bill Kinney, Special to Waterway Guide Many different bodies of water could be in the running for this dubious prize, and I am sure no matter which ones were nominated the arguments could continue for days. My vote is for the New River in Fort Lauderdale, FL that… SEE MORE
Best Boat Launches for Kayak Fishing in Baltimore
By David Rudow. Striped Bass, snakeheads, blue cats, and perch, oh my! The Patapsco’s waters in the shadow of Baltimore provide a ton of potential to score and score big, when you set out from these metro-angling hotspots. Ferry Bar Park - Ferry Bar Park is located in southern Baltimore, just… SEE MORE