From the Editor: Season of Bounty
September 15, 2026
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Back in 1990, I was fresh out of a gap year following high school, bouncing from friend’s couch to friend’s couch and desperately in need
What many of us cherish most about time on the water are the people with whom we share it.
After running the Great Loop with her husband and two children, Alison Major was inspired to help others do it too.
From clever puns to heartfelt tributes, a boat’s name tells the world a little about the owner.
One of the most popular news items on the Soundings website this month came as no surprise to our editorial team.
Time on the water allows you to be present, reduce stress and improve focus.
On a trip Patagonia, the author found the best views not by on hiking trails, but from the deck of a boat.
An expert can uncover problems before they turn serious and expensive.
There’s no better time than autumn to visit New York Harbor and then cruise north for leaf peeping
A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.
The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.
Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.
A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.
Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.
John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations
Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.
The Formula 387CCF’s upper station adds a new perspective for anglers, but it’s the boat’s ride and versatile design that steal the show.
