The Drake Passage, between the southern tip of South America and Antarctic, is infamous as one of the most dangerous journeys on the planet. But why is it so rough – and how can you cross safely?

The sailing teams were in action last weekend competing in several regattas along the east coast. The freshmen boats raced in the Freshman Atlantic Coast Championships at the U.S. Naval Academy, while ...

The sea is a tough place, and, given that stormy seas often damage ships and endanger sailors, the U.S. Navy has habitually worked to keep vessels out of harm’s way since 1944. But over the past ...