Part 1: Do You Qualify? Understanding the Requirements For many boaters, or those who grew up on or around the water, earning a captain’s license becomes a serious consideration after
Fire safety remains one of the most critical concerns aboard commercial fishing vessels and working boats, where confined spaces, fuel systems, electrical components, and long response times create elevated risk.
For many boaters, a haul-out is one of the least glamorous parts of boat ownership, yet it remains one of the most critical. Hauling a vessel out of the water
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced a phased opening of the 2026 commercial Dungeness crab season, beginning in Central California while northern waters remain temporarily closed
By: K. “Tangled Line” Clements In a bold crossover between marine innovation, questionable craftsmanship, and emotional attachment to bait, a local angler has reportedly created a “bird nest” made entirely
A key component of a sea-going vessel is the switch panel, where all electrical and electronic systems are brought together for easy management. Just like the circuit breaker panel mounted
Few pieces of onboard equipment work as quietly and consistently as a bilge pump, and few are as critical when something goes wrong. Often hidden out of sight in the
A broad coalition of Tribal leaders, elected officials, business owners, environmental advocates, fishers, and coastal residents gathered in Costa Mesa this week to voice strong opposition to the federal government’s
