Incorporate weather patterns into your charter boat business strategy for smoother operations. Discover tools, route planning, and customer communication tips.

Learn how to survive at sea on a life raft when things don’t go to plan with Captain Bob Figular’s “7 Steps for Survival at Sea.”

Master weather for boating and sail safely. Learn to read clouds, wind, and waves, prepare for storms, and gain hands-on experience.

What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions? A charter captain’s expert guide to boat safety, emergency plans, and weather preparation.

Learn to use wind chill charts to understand cold-weather risks on the water and protect yourself against dangerous boating conditions.

Master essential boating safety tips from a world sailor, including VHF radio use, water rescue, and CPR skills that could save your life at sea.

Discover how to effectively use fish finder radar to track birds and locate the best fishing spots.

Essential for safe navigation, nautical chart symbols and abbreviations provide key details on buoys, lights, day beacons, landmarks, wrecks, and hazards.

Where should you avoid anchoring? Discover key areas to skip when dropping anchor — from high-traffic zones to protected reefs — for safer boating.

Discover the key factors for choosing where to anchor a boat safely, such as bottom structure, water depth, and proximity to hazards and other vessels.

Navigating the open water requires knowledge of the Rules of the Road at sea. Learn key terms and differences between International and Inland Rules.

A harrowing tale of a boat delivery captain who narrowly avoided tragedy by relying on his knowledge of the critical boating rules of the road.