The beauty of getting from point A to point B on a boat is that you can travel in a straight line. Well, sort of straight.

Docking is stressful, and docking disasters are even worse. Watch out for these tough-to-spot issues as you approach your slip

8 tips for better small-boat handling When maneuvering your boat, some basic boating skills will help keep you safer on the water.

Keeping your boat on a lift has numerous advantages. But getting it on and off the lift can be intimidating for skippers accustomed to wet slips

A Reader Suddenly Has Trouble Getting His Boat In Trim. Here’s What Our Technical Editor Recommends.

Maintaining a vigilant watch is crucial from both a safety and legal standpoint. Here’s a primer on how to do it right.

Ditch your trim tabs! They can’t touch the softer, smoother, safer ride delivered by the company that introduced gyrostabilizing to boating.

Transferring gear and people from one boat to another at sea can be extremely dangerous. If there's no other choice, know the safest technique.

Once you get the hang of it, multihulls are a blast to drive. Here's how to handle these versatile, comfortable boats — sail or power — for those considering chartering a cat.