
Mailboat: April 2023
Feedback from the Soundings boating community


Many people who have spent time on the water have a few good stories about the seamanship lessons they’ve learned, the interesting way. Please, take a minute to drop me a line and share your personal experiences. The lessons you have learned could benefit someone else in the future.

Taking safety seriously includes the operation of all the boat’s safety equipment.
There’s much more to being a competent skipper than knowing how to run a boat. Check yourself by reading these five articles. – Eyes in
Situational awareness is one of the essentials of good seamanship Along with life jackets, a VHF radio, the right anchor and ground tackle, and a

What exactly is seamanship? It encompasses the seaman’s art, which is to say everything involved in the operation of a vessel. Technically this includes marlinspike
You may need to tow someone or be towed someday, so it’s important to know how to rig a bridle to attach the hawser if

Sooner or later your boat-handling skills will be put to the test. Is your boat up to the task, and will you be on your

The Coast Guard has consistently listed boat wakes among the top 10 primary contributing factors for boating accidents in the United States in its annual

It’s the smallest model in Viking’s convertible fleet, but it punches well above its weight.

The Antares 12 Coupe boasts three cabins for extended cruising capability

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.