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.
Modern technology lets researchers create ‘digital twins’ of wrecks tied to explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott in mere days.
Remote monitoring systems can take the worry out of storing your boat during the cold winter months.
The plywood Cruis-Along provided a practical platform for middle-class boaters during the post-World War II era.
The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.
The history of Yankee and the art of living aboard.
The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever made.
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.
