Category: Commentary

Sailing the Southern Hemisphere: Winds, Currents, and Wild Seas Sailing the Southern Hemisphere: Winds, Currents, and Wild Seas Sailing in the Southern Hemisphere offers a... Read More

Sea Monsters of the Deep: Myth and Maritime Lore Sea Monsters of the Deep: Myth and Maritime Lore For as long as sailors have ventured... Read More

The History of Cargo Ships The History of Cargo Ships Since the earliest days of civilization, humanity has relied on the sea to transport goods... Read More

The Importance of Protecting Shipping Lanes The Importance of Protecting Shipping Lanes Shipping lanes are the arteries of global trade, carrying goods, fuel, and resources... Read More

The Origins of the Pirate Flag The Origins of the Pirate Flag Few symbols are as instantly recognizable as the pirate flag, often depicted as... Read More

The Superstition of Changing a Boat’s Name The Superstition of Changing a Boat’s Name Among sailors and boat owners, few traditions are taken as seriously... Read More

Detecting and Removing Naval Mines from Waterways Detecting and Removing Naval Mines from Waterways Naval mines have been used for centuries as a way to... Read More

A Brief History of the Strait of Hormuz A Brief History of the Strait of Hormuz The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most... Read More

Sand Bypass Systems: Helping Beaches Stay in Balance Sand Bypass Systems: Helping Beaches Stay in Balance Along many coastlines, sand is constantly moving. Waves push... Read More

Longshore Drift and the Problem of Sand Accumulation Near Breakwalls Longshore Drift and the Problem of Sand Accumulation Near Breakwalls Coastlines are constantly changing. Waves,... Read More

The Importance of Maintaining a Boat Trailer The Importance of Maintaining a Boat Trailer A boat trailer is often overlooked, yet it is one of... Read More