Category: Commentary

How Barnacles Impact Boating Barnacles can have a significant negative impact on boating in several ways: Increasing Drag: Barnacles create rough surfaces on the hull,... Read More

The Impact of Moby-Dick on the Nautical World Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, published in 1851, had a complex impact on the nautical world. Though it... Read More

Impact of Underwater Drones on the Nautical World How Underwater Drones Are Impacting the Nautical World 1. Military and Defense Surveillance & Reconnaissance: UUVs are... Read More

The History of Parasailing Parasailing, also known as parascending or parakiting, is a recreational sport where a person is towed behind a boat while attached... Read More

How Nuclear Power Revolutionized the Nautical World 1. Extended Range & Endurance Nuclear-powered vessels, such as submarines and aircraft carriers, can operate for months or... Read More

Early Nautical Challenges of Maintaining Drinkable Fresh Water Maintaining a supply of drinkable fresh water was one of the greatest challenges for early naval voyages,... Read More

Dangers of Carbon Monoxide for Boaters Carbon monoxide (CO) is a serious danger to boaters because it is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that... Read More

Ferdinand Magellan in Nautical Lore Ferdinand Magellan: A Legend in Nautical Lore Exploring the enduring impact of Magellan’s voyage and his contributions to maritime history.... Read More

Rum in Historical Nautical Lore Rum has a storied and significant role in historical nautical lore, tied closely to maritime traditions, naval life, and the... Read More

The Nautical Spirit of Character Upon the tides, a vessel sails, Her hull adorned with weathered trails. No flag nor crest defines her course, But... Read More

The Moon’s Impact on Nautical Culture The Moon has profoundly influenced nautical culture for centuries, shaping everything from navigation and fishing to folklore and traditions.... Read More