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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.

Thanks for the fine article on Jock Williams of Hall Quarry (“A Charmed Boating Life,” December 2022). He is a Maine legend if ever there was one. Jock is a superb craftsman whose word is his bond, and he keeps his customers forever.

Planning and good seamanship will help you Cross a bar safely. gaining some local knowledge helps too

The heroic efforts of the Coasties who participated in this rescue were recently recognized at “New York Salutes the Coast Guard,” a event hosted by the Coast Guard Foundation to highlight the service of U.S. Coast Guard personnel in the Northeast.

After a long period of planning for the voyage of a lifetime, Jeff Bolster and his wife, Molly finally cast off

A striper is what it does—it’s how the fish goes about its daily business of feeding in so many habitats and under such varied conditions that makes it so magical.

Cruising long distances aboard your own boat can be one of the most satisfying experiences on the water, but it also requires more responsibility on your part to ensure the boat and its systems are ready for the voyage.

Setting out from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 2018, Jeff Bolster and his wife, Molly, hoped to circumnavigate on their Valiant 40, Chanticleer.

After 5 years of planning and nearly three years of construction by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, the all-new Maryland Dove has sailed to its permanent home in historic St. Mary’s City, Maryland.

A decade ago, a new department called Classics debuted in a fall issue of Soundings that was designed to highlight antique craft (built from 1919 to 1942) and classic models (from 1943 to 1975), both power and sail.

The Connecticut Fall Boat Show, presented by Active Interest Media (AIM), runs October 7 through 9 and is located at Safe Harbor Bruce and Johnsons in Branford, Connecticut

Setting out from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 2018, Jeff Bolster and his wife, Molly, hoped to circumnavigate on their Valiant 40.

With so many anchor options out there, how do we know which ground tackle is best?

Feedback on favorite dock and dines, readers share photos of their boats and advice for new boaters.

Today’s higher gas and diesel prices might tempt a captain to depart with less fuel, but the one-third rule should always be adhered to for safety.

Longtime subscriber Stephen S. Gray suggests his original Able Marine Wolf Class 44 designed by Chuck Paine and built in Maine by Able, be featured in Soundings Classics section.

Docking is one of the most important seamanship skills and can be incredibly challenging in certain marinas and conditions; practice will help your crew prepare.

Soundings readers share the locations of their favorite waterfront restaurants