Cast Off
May 10, 2021
I just bought a Zodiac RIB for my two teenage kids to use this summer, a 13-footer with a Suzuki outboard that should do a
I just bought a Zodiac RIB for my two teenage kids to use this summer, a 13-footer with a Suzuki outboard that should do a
I have great memories of Montauk, New York. Among them was a day spent hunting for sharks off the point with a great friend who
The Soundings edit team is always up for an adventure. Take Executive Editor Pim Van Hemmen. He wanted to write a story about a group
Many of us hop on our boats for a good time. But occasionally you meet people who use their boats to have fun and do good. Paul Robertson, shown above at left, is one.
In 2020, it’s been challenging to check the news feed each morning without bracing for a littlediscomfort, but today I didn’t wince as much. There were some encouraging reports.
As I write this, Hurricane Sally lurches ashore. Her winds are battering Alabama and Florida as the center moves over the Panhandle, putting places like Pensacola, Florida, largely underwater.
We bought our first family cruiser at the New York Boat Show 16 years ago. My husband was working in Manhattan at the time, so
Typically, our editorial team takes to the water in a big way when the boating season in the Northeast gets underway. From May through October,
These days, cruising comes with its challenges. I’ve talked with longtime boaters who say they’ve experienced some discouraging moments since the coronavirus created a new
What do you do when you have to run a boat north from Florida to Connecticut and your three teenage sons are on an extended
A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
What many of us cherish most about time on the water are the people with whom we share it.
Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure.
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
