Worldwide, thousands of people die from lightning strikes each year. Ten times that number endure serious injury from lightning. Certainly, because the population is so large, even numbers like those ...

When Geoff Varell left the inlet near Cape Canaveral, Florida, and pointed his 20-foot center-console offshore, he had only visions of catching mahimahi running through his head. With his two young ...

If flames threaten a portable gas tank or propane cylinder, toss it over or abandon ship Courtesy US Coast Guard The types of emergencies that can occur aboard boats are as numerous as the types of ...

Mooring is both a noun and a verb. A mooring is a fixed structure that you can secure your vessel to, such as a buoy or a wharf. Jetties, quays, and piers are also included in this category. The ropes ...

Fuel system: When temperatures drop to extreme cold, condensation in the fuel system can actually freeze, cracking components and clogging fuel lines. Plumbing: Water left in a boat’s plumbing system ...

How Do You Get a Boating License? If you're preparing to purchase a boat and hit the waters near you, you may not know how to handle your boat without practice—and, in fact, you may need to obtain a ...