Andy Schell navigating aboard Arcturus in northern Nova Scotia last summer. Photo: Maria KarlssonGetting my captain’s license was a validation of a lifetime of experience, something I have always aspired to. In truth, most of the jobs I’ve taken on the water over the years were informal, and really didn’t require that I have an…
Over the past few months our new photographers polished their buoyancy control skills. They put together underwater photo kits and learned how to take care of your underwater photo gear. Plus, you’ve practiced using their new cameras so operation became second nature. Batteries are charged, storage cards are formatted; there are spares of each in…
How to Charter a Fishing Boat Over 500 species of fish swim in the waters of the southern Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Nearly every island boasts one or a number of ways to charter a fishing boat for sports fishing. Charter operations are ready to take both first-time and experienced anglers out for…
Boating Sun Protection Tips and Tricks We are all aware of the ill-effects of the sun – increased risk of medical problems, the pain of sunburn, and its propensity to cause wrinkles – yet many continue to spend time on the water under-prepared for the conditions. Though we would never go out in a…
Inshore Southeast Fishing Tips for August Heat August is considered the fisherman’s hottest month for Southeast fishing, meaning temperatures are very warm! I’m not saying you won’t catch fish or that it’s a bad time to fish – you’ll just need to be proactive in some cases to get the catching job done. This is the…
Fifty years ago, long term weather forecasts were already a scientific impossibility, and Edward Lorenz proved it. In 1962, Lorenz published his definitive work on meteorology in Volume 20 of the Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences. No one knew it then, but the paper was perhaps the first published example of what would become chaos…
In this How to Buy an Outboard Motor series of articles we have looked at current offerings in the four-stroke and two-stroke outboard motor market from many major manufacturers. We have explained how they work and what the truths, myths and misconceptions are when choosing an appropriate engine for your application. In the spirit of…
Big boats, close quarter maneuvering and small spaces can be tough, especially for inexperienced owners, or motor boaters who’ve just converted from sail. A sailboat and a powerboat, particularly twin-engine big boats, are vastly differently creatures. Sailors comfortable handling a long-keeled, single engine sailing yacht will find the twin engines and considerable power of a…
Before we send budding underwater photographers fleeing over the costs of putting together an underwater photography kit, we offer a couple of items that are free: used dryer sheets and heavy duty rubber bands. What to do with these comes later. Assembling an underwater photography kit requires time, patience, research, and a review of finances…
Captain Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clarks Corps of Discovery ate over 200 dogs while traveling on the Lewis and Clark Trail. However, Captain Lewis’ New found land dog named “ Seaman ” was spared. Captain Lewis tried two attempts at marriage but both were unsuccessful. He didnot have any children. Lesson learned: Sea…
Invenia Technologies LLC Provides Drug Testing, Environmental Pathogen Testing and Fuel Testing for Yachts and Crew Worldwide Carmen Foy, President and CEO, today announced the launch of Invenia Technologies LLC. “Invenia Technologies has been established to provide the global yachting industry with worldwide drug testing, pathogen testing and fuel testing,” said Foy. “Our primary concern is safety on board…
Eventually, everyone will wrap a line around the prop. Most of the time, the engine itself will give you hints as to what’s going on. This might manifest itself in a variety of ways – heavy clunking, extreme vibration or a complete engine shutdown. Either way, shut the engine down immediately, stop what you’re doing…
In previous articles in this series we discussed the differences between two- and four-stroke motors, how they work and what the different manufacturers are offering. In this article we will discuss what to consider when making the decision to buy a new outboard. So you know that boat you want to purchase or you already…
Before we review the gear, it is critical to understand the commitment required to maintain underwater photo gear.
From our feature, Beautiful BUT Deadly Lionfish are taking over the Caribbean, Alarm bells are sounding throughout the Atlantic and Caribbean. Lionfish is an incredibly dangerous, invasive species in Caribbean waters! The beautiful yet deadly Lionfish’s native range is the Indo-Pacific. Most of the Lionfish now found in the Atlantic and Caribbean were proven, through DNA…
How to Shoot Underwater Photography – Unless one is an accomplished free-diver with exceptional breath holding skills, the first step for a budding underwater photographer is learning to scuba dive and, secondly, learning and mastering buoyancy and breath control. Without these two skills, the resultant underwater photographs will strike fear in the hearts of those…
There’s nothing like the wind in your hair, sea spray on your face, and that feeling of sheer adrenalin-pumping exhilaration when the start gun sounds and you’re off racing. Unfortunately, there are downsides to competitive sailing. Boom bangs, sunburn and seasickness, to name a few, can wreak havoc with having fun let alone winning. Here’s…
Review the attributes of modern four-stroke outboard motor and see how far they have come in just, dispelling some of their own myths.
Many people don’t carry paper charts anymore. In the shallows surrounding the coastal regions of the southeast, particularly on the ICW, this is a mistake.
A registered dietitian, All At Sea’s Carol M. Bareuther gives racers food for thought. Winning a regatta isn’t just about vessel weight, how clean the bottom is; the choice and type of sails or even the skills of the crew. Today, like in all other sports, performance nutrition for sailors – what you eat and…