
Cole Brauer Makes Her Own Sailing History
The 29-year-old sailor became the first U.S. woman to race nonstop and unassisted around the globe
The 29-year-old sailor became the first U.S. woman to race nonstop and unassisted around the globe
The International 420 is one of the most popular centerboard dinghies in the world.
On the biggest ocean passage he’d ever attempted, sailor Geoff Stone’s lifelong dream met another sailor’s worst nightmare.
This year’s Rolex Yachtswoman and Yachtsman of the Year engage in an intense, competitive dance that combines balance and strength to pilot their craft at speeds that are faster than the wind.
David Tunick didn’t plan to become the oldest man to singlehand across the Atlantic, it just worked out that way
A couple has been sailing and living aboard their 36-foot Morris for the past nine years with their 11-year-old standard poodle.
There are so many wonderful things about the work I do here developing stories for Soundings, and among them is the opportunity to learn about people who dare to dream of big adventures, and then go to the wall to make them happen.
In this excerpt from his new memoir All Hands on Deck, Will Sofrin describes a challenging repair at sea aboard a replica 18th-century warship.
You should know the official Rules of the Road, but if you don’t, at least live by the unofficial “rule of tonnage.”
There’s plenty of good content on social media, and yet some would argue that watching invasive surgery on a dated fiberglass boat isn’t the best investment of time.
Oliver Widger’s solo run from Oregon to Hawaii with his cat Phoenix captivated 1.8M followers.
What tools should be aboard your boat? This list is a good place to start.
The Hinckley Company broadens its service network with a new location in Oxford, Maryland.
The builder had big shoes to fill when updating its bestselling 32-footer.
Can you identify this iconic American powerboat?
The new AM35 is the latest outboard-powered cruiser from the reputable Maine yard.
The USCG requires the minimum, so augment its list.
The fully electric system debuts in the wake of the hybrid-electric tech launched last year.
Gift Ideas for Boaters 2025
Two new models expand the Australian builder’s line of powerboats built for distance and comfort.
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