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International 420

The International 420 is one of the most popular centerboard dinghies in the world.

Rescuing the Raindancer

On the biggest ocean passage he’d ever attempted, sailor Geoff Stone’s lifelong dream met another sailor’s worst nightmare.

The Intrepid Sailor

David Tunick didn’t plan to become the oldest man to singlehand across the Atlantic, it just worked out that way

That Foiling Feeling

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.

High-Seas Adventure

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.

Travels With Bill

A couple has been sailing and living aboard their 36-foot Morris for the past nine years with their 11-year-old standard poodle.

Dare To Dream

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.

Cut, Grind and Glue

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.

Painting Michael Keane

Inspired by Catboats

Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.

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Boat Solar Installation Guide

A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

A short white motored catamaran on the water on an overcast day.

A Boat for Anne

After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.

Constitution Marina, which accommodates nearly 300 boats, is in the heart of the city and within walking distance of sites such as the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall .

Make Fast in Boston 

As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.

An enclosed motorboat cruising through the water in profile.

The All-Weather Targa 41

When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the  solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.

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