Whether it’s the line tying you to a dock, the chain leader connected to your anchor, or the rope that pulls you while water-skiing, rope and chain are a vital part of boating. No matter how you enjoy ...

“How much chain have I put out?” yells the captain. “I don’t know. I lost count. But it’s about 50 feet—I think!” shouts a crewmember. Much screaming, yelling, winching of the chain, recounting, and ...

There’s a big difference between tossing a “lunch hook” over the side for a quick dip and securing a boat anchor for an overnight stay. What is the proper technique for anchoring? Whole books have ...

It’s time we sailors pay more attention to the problems that loom right in front of us on the bow. On many sailboats, potential neglect there goes unheeded because much of the gear forward of the mast ...