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Soundings at 50

Soundings at 50 – A sea of change

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

Essex, via Illinois and Mississippi

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

The photographer of the early years

Peter Barlow’s images of boats — under sail, in repose, radiating the grace and beauty that first drew the young photographer to the water —

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Launched: the Hood 42 LM

The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.

Courtesy Tashmoo Boatworks

Building the Tashmoo

A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.

Painting of a boat

Maritine Art by Brechin Morgan

Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.

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