Whether it’s made of wood, fiberglass, or metal, maintaining any boat is a constant learning experience that will have you dabbling in engine repair, sanding and painting, carpentry, fiberglass work, ...

It was a quiet night aboard the 75-foot scuba-diving boat Conception, anchored on Labor Day weekend in 2019 off Platts Cove, Santa Cruz Island, some 21 nautical miles from Santa Barbara, California.

My father taught me to boat at a young age. Learning the intricacies of boating from a retired naval commander proved to be a very informative, and rewarding, experience. It also meant that lessons ...