Video: Erie Canal Lock 17 Guillotine Gate
A narrated look at the operation of the enormous guillotine gate at the Erie Canal's Lock 17.
How Long to Do the Loop?
A reader asks whether it's best to do the Loop all in one go or break it up into segments. Here's the answer.
6 Things Every First Mate Should Know
Dockwa publishes the first article I've written exclusively for their newsletter.
How to Single-Hand a Boat Through a Lock, Take 2
After losing my stern thruster, I rethink my locking procedure and come up with two good solutions.
Crossing the Border into Canada
My opinion on the best way to avoid difficulties -- based on my firsthand experience and the horror story related to me by a friend.
Video: Single-handing through Locks
Don't believe I can take my boat solo through locks? This video not only proves it, but tells you exactly how you can do it, too.
Tips for Cruising Up the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway
Got a relatively shallow draft boat? You can avoid the wait for a weather window to cruise up the Jersey coast by taking the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. Here's how.
Looping by the Numbers (So Far, v2)
After more than 365 days on the Great Loop -- including a "boomerang" journey from the Annapolis area to Key West and back -- I take another look at the statistics and finances of this trip.
Video: Passing in a Narrow Canal
I turn some found footage into an educational video for boaters about the Rules of the Road when passing other vessels.
Tips for Finding a Dog-Friendly Anchorage
You've decided to cruise with a four-legged family member and he won't use that green pee-pee pad. How do you find anchorages where you can dinghy him to land for relief (and exercise)? Here's what I do.