Port Townsend’s Wooden Boat Festival
Scores of wooden boat festivals flaunt polished brass and blinding varnish, but none have the hippie-go-lucky vibe of Port Townsend
Editor's Letter: A Coast Guard Rescue of Man And Dog
A jaw-dropping rescue in the Gulf of Mexico, 25 miles off Sanibel Island as Hurricane Helene approached Florida.
Holiday Gifts: Gear for a Boater's Wish List
Yep, It’s that time of year again. Time to troll for holiday gift ideas for that person in your life who can never get enough new gear for their boat. This list might make shopping a little easier, and you might even find an item or two for your own boat.
When In Sweden
Midsummer days are memorable in the Gothenburg archipelago aboard the Nimbus 495 Flybridge
Firecrown Media Acquires Soundings
The acquisition includes all of the magazines and events within the Active Interest Media Marine Group.
First Flying Electric Ferry in the U.S. Will Go to Lake Tahoe
Candela announced that its P-12 foiler will be used to ferry people back and forth across the lake, drastically cutting travel time
X Shore Launches the X Shore 1 Bowrider
The company’s fourth model expands the X Shore 1’s seating capacity by eliminating the forward cabin
Palm Beach Announces New GT RS Series
The Australian builder’s new line will feature three new midsize, performance-minded models, including two outboard-powered ones
Summering in Alaska at 6 Knots
Soundings Deputy Editor Pim Van Hemmen chats with Passagemaker Editor Jeff Moser about the Alaskan cruise Van Hemmen made with boatbuilder Sam Devlin aboard his 1966 wooden trawler.
Will Artificial Intelligence Take the Joy Out of Boating?
AI and autonomous systems are being used to make boat operation safer. They're not intended to take the wheel (or the fun) out of your hands.
Challenging Charter Destinations for Adventure
If you’re ready for a more challenging charter experience, these destinations promise adventure and memories that will last long after the dock lines are tied back at the base
With a Little Help From His Friends
To build a custom 40-foot sailboat on a tight deadline, Artisan Boatworks’ owner Alec Brainerd turned to his talented crew and an army of specialists
Tragic Sinking Delivers Weather Lessons
Forecasters could not predict the weather event that sank Bayesian, but there were enough clues for the crew to be prepared
Make Mine Metal
Overshadowed by fiberglass for 50 years, aluminum is a first-class boatbuilding material, and it’s making a comeback
Block Island Blitz
The glory days of surfcasting for stripers were punctuated by a bevy of huge linesiders
Formula For Success
What drives the craftsmanship behind Formula’s 457CCS? As we discover on a factory tour, it starts with family
Pride of the Great Lakes
About 15,000 Lyman wooden boats still exist. People who know what they are clamor to preserve them, along with the yard’s legacy
The luxury RIB features lots of lounging areas, a carbon hardtop with integrated windshield, a lower cabin with double berth and a separate head and shower
The luxury RIB features lots of lounging areas, a carbon hardtop with integrated windshield, a lower cabin with double berth and a separate head and shower
X Shore Launches the X Shore 1 Bowrider
The company’s fourth model expands the X Shore 1’s seating capacity by eliminating the forward cabin
Mag Bay Yachts to Unveil New 38 Center Console at FLIBS
With the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show only a week away, the builder announced the new model it will be showing off
The Reliable Gardner Diesel Engine
Gardner diesels are no longer built, but the reliable beasts still have a devoted following
Jarvis Newman 36
The mold of the Jarvis Newman 36 came from a mold taken off a classic wooden lobster boat
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The Most Common At-Sea Emergency? Medical Problems
We tell you how to prepare for a not-so-unlikely medical problem on your next boating trip
Survival Gear Maintenance: How to Keep Your Gear in Prime Working Order
You can't just buy survival gear and forget about it. You need to know how to use it, practice using it, and do regular maintenance
The Right Moves
Seamanship is a lifelong educational experience. Start with the basics and build from there
How to Make Fiberglass Repairs
To fix a hole or severe gouge, you have to match the damaged laminates and properly prepare the damaged area for repair
Sizing Batteries
This is how you figure out how much battery storage you need to satisfy your onboard electrical needs
Truly Resurgent
A husband-and-wife team rebuilt a 1984 Nauset 35 with a lot of gumption, a good bit of help and a driving desire to get back on the water
Starlink: How High Speed Internet for Boats is Changing Sailing
Starlink is becoming ubiquitous on sailboats,making instant connectivity everywhere a reality. That’s a good thing, right?
DIY: How (Not) to Install Your Own Marine Electronics
Wildly unqualified for a marine installation, the author gets a big assist from tech-savvy friends
An Electric Outboard with Good Range?
Newport’s lithium battery makes for a potent energy supply when it is combined with the company’s 3-hp outboard.
BigWeatherGear Sweepstakes!
Enter today for a chance to win a $175 BigWeatherGear Gift Card!
A Meal More Memorable
There are myriad ways to enjoy Fort Lauderdale's delicious dock and dine scene—from boat rentals and yacht charters to the Water Taxi.