Boating and sailing have a lot in common, especially in terms of earning your sea legs. But getting out on the water is much simpler with an engine-powered watercraft. Still, learning to sail is a ...

When getting to know your boat, there are plenty of different elements to learn about, each with their functions and names. First up is getting to know how to orient yourself on your boat, especially ...

I knew of the scene in Malcolm X, where Denzel Washington states “Every election year, these politicians are sent up here to pacify us,” he says. “You’ve been hoodwinked. Bamboozled.” Apparently and ...

Deep six refers to to six fathoms, or with a fathom being six feet, 36 feet. The origins of the phrase are obscure at best. It is currently thought that 36 feet was the rule of thumb needed for burial ...

Port: The left side of a boat or ship. Starboard: The right side of a boat or ship. Bollard pull: The capacity of a tug to pull weight, measured in tons. The capacity is determined when a tug is ...

Port is the left side of a cruise ship and starboard is the right side when facing forward toward the bow. These nautical terms help you navigate everything from finding your cabin to meeting friends ...

The Below Deck yacht captain, who now hosts Deadly Waters with Captain Lee, had some pointers for heading out to sea, including how to know when it's too dangerous to go. Watch Deadly Waters with ...

Naval slang has left a deep mark on the English language, although many are unaware that a number of widely-used words, expressions, and phrases ultimately originated with sailors. Terms ranging from ...

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Naval slang has left a deep mark on the English language, although many are unaware that a number of widely-used words, expressions, and phrases ultimately originated with sailors. Terms ranging from ...