There are some nautical questions that can be very difficult for a casual observer to answer. Some aren't, granted: Most of us will be able to tell at a glance whether they're looking at a fishing ...

Back in April, Storm Kathleen slammed into the west coast of Ireland as a fearsome Force 10 gale, packing 70 mph winds and 15-foot waves. While locals sandbagged their homes and prepared for the worst ...

Ship stabilizer systems are designed to counteract a vessel’s rolling motion caused by waves, improving comfort, safety, and performance at sea. Using either fin stabilizers that generate lift or ...

Ponant is returning to its roots in small-ship cruising. The French cruise line just added a new 79-foot sailing catamaran to its fleet. Christened Spirit of Ponant, the multihull will set sail in ...