
Newport to Bermuda: The Allure of a Classic Cruising Route
A lifelong boater recounts a trio of crossings in three very different vessels.

A lifelong boater recounts a trio of crossings in three very different vessels.

When Karl Kruger is not sailing his 68-foot Bruce Roberts design, this competitive athlete is exploring the Arctic on a stand-up paddleboard.

Scores of wooden boat festivals flaunt polished brass and blinding varnish, but none have the hippie-go-lucky vibe of Port Townsend

The glory days of surfcasting for stripers were punctuated by a bevy of huge linesiders

The Camden Classics Cup couples regatta racing with a celebration of the town’s heritage

The state line between New Hampshire and Maine is a great starting point for a cruising destination unlike any other

Throughout the 60 years that Soundings has been published, these cruising destinations in New England have remained perennial boater favorites.

VOTE FOR THE BEST DOCK AND DINES We recently asked you to nominate your favorite waterfront restaurants for the Third Annual Soundings Readers’ Choice Awards.

Instead of purchasing a vacation home, a Brooklyn couple used their interior design skills to refit a 49-foot trawler.

Pursuit owners gain confidence to cruise farther as part of a rendezvous crossing the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas

Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.

A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.

Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions

As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.

When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.

This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.

A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.

What many of us cherish most about time on the water are the people with whom we share it.

Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure.