April is not, despite T.S. Eliot’s claims, the cruelest month. Not even close. (It’s January, hands down.) While it’s true that late winter’s lingering snow,
Since this is my first column as editor-in-chief of Soundings, I probably ought to take this opportunity to present myself in a flattering light —
When I first arrived at the waterfront publishing offices on North Cove in Essex, Connecticut, so many years ago, Soundings was indeed true to its
Welcome to the era of the outboard-powered dayboat. Although that may not be breaking news, the two new 40-plus-foot quad-outboard boats (yes, that means four
It’s not every day that I get to have lunch with six longtime Soundings readers who grew up with the magazine and whose boating lives
Jack Sherwood possesses one of the most authentic voices in marine publishing over the last two decades. For the last 17 years, Jack wrote a
A friend in Florida admitted recently that he was back “working” the death notices. Huh? Working the what? What he did was compile all of
Old Tom Dower had as strong a will to live as anyone I’ve interviewed. I last spoke to Dower more than 25 years ago. He
Boats should look like boats, and churches like churches. At their best, boats are an outward expression of an inner conversation about beauty and purpose
When do you stop searching for someone lost at sea? How much time is enough time? In some cases, the determination is more straightforward than
The muse for photographer Benjamin Williamson is Downeast.
Teak is fantastic for strength and durability, but when it’s used on decks it needs routine care.
These seamanship tips can help you enjoy the sandbar lifestyle.
Pirate radio stations broadcasting from ships forced the BBC to give music fans what they wanted.
A century-old Long Island Sound lighthouse offers local students unforgettable lessons on the water.
Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years
Jeff Northrop helped reshape inshore angling when he introduced flats boats to the region.
J Craft’s swift speedboat, the Torpedo RS, embarks on a maiden voyage from Sweden to France.
Repainting is not always a simple procedure. Boat owners need to be decisive to get the best finish.
Two rocket scientists bring a space-age approach to desalination and water filtration.
