Boating Lessons
June 13, 2022
A Soundings reader shares his story about who introduced him to boating.
A Soundings reader shares his story about who introduced him to boating.
One of the best parts of working at Soundings is getting to know our contributors. These professionals are not only talented reporters, they’re people who
Have you ever wondered what retirement will really look like? It’s hailed as the ultimate achievement after a lifetime of working, but can it live
There are many great things to do by boat, and one of the best pastimes is enjoying a satisfying meal at a waterfront restaurant that
A few months ago, I asked Soundings’ readers to share their thoughts about the people who taught them something special about boating. I continue to
They had only just met when they took a chance and rode out the pandemic together on a boat. Now, 8,000 nautical miles later, they are having the time of their lives.
Recently, I asked readers of Soundings to share their memories of a person who introduced them to boating.
In this issue, you’ll learn about this year’s dramatic increase in first-time boat buyers, and the rise in accidents that has occurred as a result
If you’ve spent enough time around boats, you know that you meet some of the nicest people on the water. The Soundings staff was reminded
A friend was recently talking about early retirement and whether she was ready to push away from the workaday world and move toward the next
A community sailing center in Massachusetts is building the next generation of offshore racers—one passage at a time.
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
The Amesbury Skiff descends from a design that shaped New England working boats for 200 years
Boat propulsion often starts life as a terrestrial engine. Giving it sea legs is more complex than you might think
Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
A professional mariner prepares his Hans Christian 34 for this epic competition.
A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.
