Seamanship

The art and practice of handling a vessel at sea. This category explores judgment, experience and practical skills – from everyday routines to critical decisions – that define good seamanship.

Marine knots

Marine Knots

The bowline is often called “the king of knots” because of its versatility and reliability, and it has been used by sailors for thousands of years!

Mooring buoy

Sailboat anchored near forested shore

The bright colors and patterns on mooring buoys aren’t just decoration - in many countries, different colors indicate whether the buoy is private, public or reserved for specific types of vessels.