
A Not So Deadly Catch
A potentially rough ride on the windy Wadden Sea turns out to be far less dangerous than advertised.

A potentially rough ride on the windy Wadden Sea turns out to be far less dangerous than advertised.

At Soundings, we dig into the fun work of plotting a course through the major boat shows that take place along the East Coast in the fall, from Newport this month, the Connecticut Fall Boat Show (put on by Active Interest Media), then Annapolis in October and eventually Ft. Lauderdale.

With picturesque harbors and vibrant seaside towns, Cape Cod is a boater’s paradise.

With the fall season coming up, dreams of tropical adventures abound. Here’s where you can go to find charter boats in tropical locations

Long Island’s east end rarely fails to enchant boaters who want to be immersed in nature while exploring new cruising grounds

More northeast boaters are discovering the joys of cruising south for the cold months and finding pleasant stopover points along the way

A father-and-son boatbuilding team cruise 1,400 miles up the Inside Passage using solar energy to generate power and prove their vessel has legs

On the hunt for one of the first harbors in the New World documented by Europeans and misplaced by modern science

Newport has changed since the loss of the auld mug, but it’s still a sailor’s paradise that’s worth a visit


Catch problems early and spend more time on the water, not at the dock.

The muse for photographer Benjamin Williamson is Downeast.

Teak is fantastic for strength and durability, but when it’s used on decks it needs routine care.

These seamanship tips can help you enjoy the sandbar lifestyle.

Pirate radio stations broadcasting from ships forced the BBC to give music fans what they wanted.

A century-old Long Island Sound lighthouse offers local students unforgettable lessons on the water.

Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years

Jeff Northrop helped reshape inshore angling when he introduced flats boats to the region.

J Craft’s swift speedboat, the Torpedo RS, embarks on a maiden voyage from Sweden to France.

Repainting is not always a simple procedure. Boat owners need to be decisive to get the best finish.