
News Notes – Connecticut and New York August 2010
50th Shelter Island Runabout splashed Coecles Harbor Marine in Shelter Island, N.Y., launched the 50th Shelter Island Runabout. Conceived by singer/songwriter Billy Joel and designed

50th Shelter Island Runabout splashed Coecles Harbor Marine in Shelter Island, N.Y., launched the 50th Shelter Island Runabout. Conceived by singer/songwriter Billy Joel and designed

On a stunning June morning my brother, Bobby, and I walked the marina docks together as we’d done so many times as kids on Long

Scandinavian Cruisers is bringing a new line of sailboats to the United States. First introduced at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in January, the builder offers
The state Supreme Court turns the Block Island marina’s bid for expansion back for a vote Champlin’s Marina’s Great Salt Pond expansion proposal in Block

In fall 2008 when Linda Greenlaw got the call to captain a swordfishing vessel from Cape Cod, Mass., to Newfoundland’s Grand Banks, she considered it

Readers invited to private R.I. boat show Soundings readers have been invited to view 30-plus exceptional yachts July 16-17 at the Carnegie Abbey Club in

The graduation ceremony at the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, R.I., does not have caps and gowns. In fact, a good majority of the

Capt. William Pinkney first gained fame in 1991 when he sailed 27,000 miles around the world solo at age 55 in a Valiant 47 called

At 73, Capt. William Pinkney has successfully returned the replica of the historic slave ship Amistad to where the story all began: Havana. The Freedom

Mystic Seaport to host WoodenBoat Show The 19th annual WoodenBoat Show will take place June 25-27 at Mystic (Conn.) Seaport.The show will feature wooden boats

A Great Lakes boater finds a ride for all seasons in a military-grade RIB by Safe Boats.

The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.

If a passenger goes overboard at sea, there’s a 40 percent chance you’ll never see that person again. Here are the recovery procedures you need to know.

To select the right solar-charging system, consider your power needs, budget and boat’s design.

Your old engine is costing you more than you think. Here’s what you need to know before you pull the trigger on new iron.

From top-rated marinas to historic streets and legendary offshore fishing tournaments, this New Jersey port delivers the right mix of cruising comfort and adventure.

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.