
Thief of Tradition
Ed Parker’s painting, The Lobster Trap, was inspired by a story in The Boston Globe about the environmental impacts of climate change on lobster fisheries in the Gulf of Maine.

Ed Parker’s painting, The Lobster Trap, was inspired by a story in The Boston Globe about the environmental impacts of climate change on lobster fisheries in the Gulf of Maine.

Two powerful storms hit Maine on the nose, causing massive damage and leaving locals to ponder whether this will be their new reality

The world’s largest iceberg has broken free from Antarctica and is floating toward the Southern Ocean

Sharing feedback from the boating community of Soundings readers

Beals Island has been home base for builders whose designs inspire today’s fiberglass lobster boats.

New technology like trolling motors and Power-Poles make it easier than ever to lock a boat in position without a traditional anchor, and that’s good news for bottom fishermen

Chesapeake Bay buyboats are hardworking commercial designs .

An experienced cruising couple share their favorite out-of-the-way stops along the ICW.

Our digital fleet of standout boats.

The Wheeler family owns two of the last trap companies in Rhode Island, one of the oldest methods of commercial fishing in New England, with origins dating back to Native Americans.

This 27-footer showcases the craftsmanship that defined the yard for decades.

With realism and insight, the artist explores the final chapter of a famed 1812 schooner.

Boat designer Michael Peters built a successful career on form, function and innovation

Pursuit’s new DC 365 is all things—joyrider, family cruiser, day boat and stalker of striped bass.
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