Soundings at 50 – A sea of change
March 31, 2014
Celebrating a half-century of boating In July 1987 I was a proofreader at a typesetting house — my first “real” job after graduating from college
Celebrating a half-century of boating In July 1987 I was a proofreader at a typesetting house — my first “real” job after graduating from college
It was so different back then. April 1994 — 20 years ago. With two college-age kids in the family, I was seeking full-time work instead
This is my second go-round with Soundings. I spent about five years in Essex, Conn., in the mid- to late-1990s, mostly as a staff writer
Soundings at 50 Celebrating a half-century of boating I didn’t know diddly-squat about boats, but I was a reporter, and I loved to fish. I
Peter Barlow’s images of boats — under sail, in repose, radiating the grace and beauty that first drew the young photographer to the water —
Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.
When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship
Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.
Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.
The bible of boating is back in a new edition.
Meet Rockport Marine’s most ambitious custom sailboat.
As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.
A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.
