How to Manage Distress Without Adding Stress
Sirius Signal C-1002: A Safer, Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Marine Flares Responsible boaters routinely carry visual distress signals to meet U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requirements and to summon…
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7 Compact Powerboat Cruisers for Weekend Coastal Adventures
Pocket cruisers have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity over the past decade. Driven in part by tighter budgets after the 2007–08 financial crash and by owners seeking more…
Why Oysters Matter: Taste, Farming and Sustainability
Oyster Trails: Tasting Oysters at Their Source Now you can taste oysters before they ever reach shore. No delicacy divides opinion like the raw oyster. Some people dislike…
Modernize What Works: Update It for the 21st Century
Reviving a 1937 Classic: F. Todd Warner and Bill Prince Reimagine POSH for the 21st Century F. Todd Warner, a recognized authority on classic wooden powerboats and the…
Harness Muscle and Wind Power for Eco-Friendly Travel
Gig Harbor Boat Works: Traditional Rowing and Sailing Skiffs Built for Today Small boats built at Gig Harbor Boat Works feel like a meaningful return to an older,…
Autumn Spectacle: Giant Tuna and Herring Migration
“What the @#$%! was that?” I yell, half to myself and half toward the wheelhouse, where Capt. Andy Dangelo’s head snaps around. He’s probably hoping it was me…
Marlin Fishing Guide: Tactics, Gear, and Top Hotspots
Key West Marlin Fishing: The 1971 Discovery That Rekindled a Tradition March 16, 1971 — Key West: a proud father and two young anglers posed with a marlin…
Bunker & Ellis: Classic Holiday Boats
Classic Boat Spotlight: Bunker & Ellis from Southwest Harbor, Maine Since 2012, Soundings has celebrated maritime tradition by featuring a classic boat in every issue. Each selection is…
How Snowflakes Form: The Science Behind Snow Crystals
How Snowflakes Form: The Science Behind Snow Crystal Shapes The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has published a clear, science-based explanation of how snowflakes form. Understanding snowflake…
Why Choose a Dual-Console Boat? Key Advantages
Why Dual Console Boats Are So Popular When I was a boy in the 1960s we had a Bonneville convertible and a Pontiac station wagon — a practical…
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