Category: Commentary

The Harmonica and the Sea

Sailors and the Harmonica: A Small Instrument with a Big Place at Sea Sailors and the Harmonica: A Small Instrument with a Big Place at... Read More

Burial at Sea

The Tradition of Burial at Sea The Tradition of Burial at Sea Burial at sea is one of the oldest maritime traditions, rooted in practicality,... Read More

A Nautical New Year

The old year slips beyond the wake, A fading light the waves retake, Its logbook closed, its course now run, As dawn breaks wide on... Read More

Shore Power

The Importance of Shore Power in Marinas and Harbors The Importance of Shore Power in Marinas and Harbors Shore power is one of the most... Read More

Access Control

The Importance of Access Control to Marinas and Harbors The Importance of Access Control to Marinas and Harbors Marinas and harbors are more than just... Read More

A Nautical Christmas

The harbor wears a silver sheen, Lights shimmer where the tide has been, Masts hum softly in the night, Rigging singing carols light. The moon... Read More

The Modern Marina

Inside a Modern Marina: How They Actually Operate Behind the Scenes Inside a Modern Marina: How They Actually Operate Behind the Scenes To most boaters,... Read More

Soul of a Boat

Why Boats Have Soul: Understanding the Emotional Bond Between Sailors and Their Vessels Why Boats Have Soul: Understanding the Emotional Bond Between Sailors and Their... Read More

Reading the Waves

The Art of Reading the Waves: What Swell, Chop, and Ripple Patterns Reveal The Art of Reading the Waves: What Swell, Chop, and Ripple Patterns... Read More

Sea Myths

Sea Myths Debunked: What Sailors Used to Believe (and Why Some Myths Persist) Sea Myths Debunked: What Sailors Used to Believe (and Why Some Myths... Read More

Knots

Why Sailors Love Knots: The History, Function, and Beauty of Ropework Why Sailors Love Knots: The History, Function, and Beauty of Ropework Sailors and knots... Read More