
A Photograph Captures the Twilight Years of Sail
A look back at a time when sailing ships were still used to transport bulk cargo across oceans, sometimes at the peril of crews.

A look back at a time when sailing ships were still used to transport bulk cargo across oceans, sometimes at the peril of crews.

The Carter Boat Shop produced lobster boat designs that still have admiring fans today.

The first man to travel over 100 mph in a boat organized an on-water race against the fastest train in the country.

In Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, this maritime icon has been restored to its original 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.


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.

Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.

From helm to hardware, these innovation award winners reveal smart thinking in every corner.

Design teams are rethinking everything from hull forms to seating plans as anglers demand boats that can run offshore, hit the sandbar and keep the whole family comfortable.

When A PLB was mistakenly activated, it launched a rescue and delivered a humbling lesson.

The builder’s follow-up to its best-selling 37 advances the adventure boat concept.

Want to install or upgrade a marine stereo? This is how the pros do it.

The Maine builder tapped its skilled crew to deliver a custom build on a tight deadline.

A Florida builder revives the classic Vineyard design, blending original molds with modern materials.

The Australian builder’s newest model brings serious offshore chops and surprisingly spacious living areas to the 50-foot class.

The Picnic Boat 45 advances Hinckley’s iconic Downeast series.