12 Boat Designers Who Shaped Our World
March 24, 2026
These visionaries helped make boating what it is today.
These visionaries helped make boating what it is today.
This trusty little pocket cruiser is an affordable way to get out on the water
This Mark Ellis design was built in 1994 at the Freedom Yachts yard in Rhode Island.
Navan, a division of Brunswick Corporation, debuts the first two boats in a new series of cruisers for active owners
As the fall boat show season opens, some of the most exciting new models take the stage. Here’s a sampling of what to look for
The new adventure-yacht flagship of XO Boats has launched in Finland
The owner of a 25-foot Rosborough tests his skills and the mettle of his boat on a cruise to the wild, remote coast of Newfoundland
It’s no secret that readers of Soundings are sharp. The joke among our staff is that when it comes to boats, these salty and seasoned
This dual console dayboat is well-suited for gatherings near the beach.
Henry Egan paints a historic J Class racing yacht to create the sensation of being aboard.
A historical portrait of America’s best-known sail training vessel.
A weekend on this river near Narrangassett Bay remind us that good cruising is sometimes just around the corner.
The Tiara 39 LE makes a case for getting out on the water more often, in every kind of weather.
Seventy years after the first hull splashed, the Dyer 29 is still built and repaired by the people who know it best.
How CEO Terry McNew is reshaping a respected brand.
At 70 years old, the builder that defined the long-distance trawler is still going strong.
These owners chose specific designs that allow them to explore the country, and even the world.
Sailing Hall of Famer, America’s Cup legend, and founder of CNN dies at age 87.
A Great Lakes boater finds a ride for all seasons in a military-grade RIB by Safe Boats.
