An Obsessive Sort of Sailor
September 16, 2024
As both a novelist and gun smuggler, Erskine Childers was a cruiser with an intense sense of purpose.
As both a novelist and gun smuggler, Erskine Childers was a cruiser with an intense sense of purpose.
It’s easy to forget how primitive recreational boating was when Soundings was founded 60 years ago.
Aaron Crawford and Kevin Burns of Sabre and Back Cove Yachts, have helped a lot of people cast off and head for the horizon. These are the cruising trends they see in the future.
As Soundings celebrates its 60th anniversary, we salute these skippers from the past six decades whose stories stood out
A timeline showing how navigation has changed since Soundings was founded six decades ago.
Marine propulsion has come a long way in 60 years. These are the engines that have helped shaped today’s powerboat experience.
As Soundings celebrates its 60th anniversary, we offer a look at the designers whose ideas helped make boating what it is today.
A replica of a historic Oyster Bay shellfish dredge comes to life with the elbow grease of dedicated volunteers.
Weathering generational change, one family and two venerable boats help keep steam power alive and well in the Pacific Northwest.
Jimmy Buffett’s lifestyle is said to have epitomized “island escapism.” The musician took quickly to the habit of hanging around boats, especially sailboats. But sailing was more than just a muse for his music; it was his way of life.
The French builder adds a new model to its popular line of family cruisers.
Valhalla’s first luxury dayboat makes waves in Atlantic City.
Discovered in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks, the Revolutionary War-era ship will reside in Albany, New York.
These dock and dine restaurants have been ranked the best by our readers.
The new design will replace Formula’s 350 CBR.
With hurricane season here and weather disasters happening around the country, the Trump administration will allow 126 positions to be refilled.
Oliver Widger’s solo run from Oregon to Hawaii with his cat Phoenix captivated 1.8M followers.
What tools should be aboard your boat? This list is a good place to start.
The Hinckley Company broadens its service network with a new location in Oxford, Maryland.
The builder had big shoes to fill when updating its bestselling 32-footer.
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