Selecting the appropriate marine power is crucial for achieving optimal boat performance. US Coast Guard regulations guide this process on some boats, but among larger vessels over 20 feet in length ...

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 ...

The graduates also received safety kits and toolboxes to help them apply their new skills in their communities.

Unlike most vehicles, commercial boats can be considered a "power source sold separately" mode of transportation. Smaller boats such as canoes mostly use paddles, but anything larger requires an ...