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Editor’s Letter

Go the Distance

There are a lot of ways to relax in your downtime. Here in the Northeast, during the winter months when boats are in storage, one

A New Way to Tell a Great Story

I have a lot of favorites in this issue, including what I consider to be the best photograph. It’s the image on page 44: a

Good Therapy

Why is it that the sight of a boat under construction can stop so many of us in our tracks? Todd French has ideas on

The People You Meet

This issue isn’t pegged to any one theme, but in a number of stories this month, there are references to pride, and the deep pleasure

Hope 4 Hopetown

As I write this, two weeks have passed since Hurricane Dorian tore away from the Bahamas after pummeling the island nation with sustained winds of

Happy Place

I was hanging on a line someone had thrown over the side of the boat, tugging at it to stay close to the side of

On the Water

As we put this issue together, cruising season was in full swing, and the Soundings team took advantage of safe and pleasant harbors, fair winds

Young and Restless

As I write this, my son, Kyle, is a few days away from his high school graduation. Last night, I spent more time than I

Raising Sails and Spirits

A crowd is gathered in the handsome barroom of the Essex Yacht Club in Essex, Connecticut. Heavy rain falls outside, but spirits are high, warmed

It’s That Simple

There’s always something new to learn about boats and boating. In this issue alone, I picked up anchoring tips from Dan Parrott, a better understanding

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The Two Ways to Handle a MOB

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.

The Nanni T4.270 diesel engine

Repower Your Boat: Top Tips

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.

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