#maritime safety

Does AIS make colreg-based radar watchkeeping totally obsolete, or are you just lazy if you rely on it?

Is a heavy, all-metal hull really safer than modern composite designs?

Is single-handing around the world just a reckless ego trip, not a badge of honor?

Is GPS making dead reckoning and celestial navigation irrelevant for serious sailors—or just lazy?

Are single-handed ocean crossings reckless bravado or the ultimate test of skill?

Should you trust a $500 handheld GPS over a seasoned sailor’s dead reckoning and paper charts?

Does your crew still trust autopilot after recent system failures?