From the Editor: A Wild Read
September 2, 2025
One of the most popular news items on the Soundings website this month came as no surprise to our editorial team.
One of the most popular news items on the Soundings website this month came as no surprise to our editorial team.
Lifelong cruisers turn to Terry Sullivan for his skill in using and maintaining trailers.
How to detect, stop, and recover from a dragging anchor.
Here’s how to safely handle your boat the next time the thick stuff rolls in.
The USCG is updating standards for recreational and commercial boaters. Here’s how the changes impact you.
A seamanship expert offers advice on how to run your boat safely in a storm.
Expert tactics for landing striped bass during the hottest months on Chesapeake Bay.
This navigational tool has benefits, but never forget it’s the helmsman’s job to stay in the driver’s seat
Time on the water allows you to be present, reduce stress and improve focus.
To catch more striped bass, fish live bait, work the structure, and wait for dark, because your best catches may be after sunset.
Meet the Revolutionary War-era whaleboat that helped the Culper Spy Ring outwit the British on Long Island Sound.
With thoughtful design and attention to detail, Scout’s 288 Dorado raises the bar for what a dayboat can be.
New rules reverse last year’s rate hikes, but economic fallout won’t be easily undone.
What We Learned About Safety From Lynette Hooker’s Disappearance
Ready to move beyond weekend boating, a New England couple discovers a cruiser designed to keep them on the water longer.
This Cornwall-built cruiser pairs classic lines with all-weather capability.
New technology makes it easier than ever to work (and homeschool) from on board.
Are you strong enough to survive 13 hours in the water? That’s exactly what the writer did when he chaperoned an ocean survival course.
This Maine-based school was founded to help people find peace and purpose through boatbuilding.
