Carl Eichenlaub — Shipwright, Boatbuilder, and Unflappable Olympic Fixture The sailing world mourned the loss of Carl Eichenlaub, a master boatbuilder and longtime shipwright for the U.S. Olympic sailing team. Beyond crafting boats for prominent sailors such as Malin Burnham and Lowell North, Carl was famed for his ability to repair almost anything—an aptitude he … Read more

Chesapeake Bay Capsize: Quick Rescue Saves Three Anglers in Freezing Water Trouble on the water can arrive in an instant. One moment you’re drifting and celebrating hookups on big striped bass in midwinter; the next you can be waist-deep in 38-degree whitecaps, clinging to the bow rail of a capsized 21-foot boat in the middle … Read more

Gary Jobson: From Champion to Ambassador — A Sailor’s Memoir Sailing has produced many legends, but for the past three decades one face has often represented the sport: Gary Jobson. From America’s Cup champion to television commentator and respected lecturer, Jobson has been a constant presence around the racing circuit and throughout the sailing community. … Read more

Clipper Ship Seascape by Christopher Blossom: Oil on Canvas A lone clipper sails before the wind across a vast, open ocean in this striking oil-on-canvas seascape. The composition captures the raw, unbroken voice of the sea — the relentless roll of water, the whisper of wind, and the occasional thunder of a collapsing wave crest. … Read more

Now it’s your turn: enter the Soundings Salty Paws Photo Contest and share photos of the pets that make your time on the water special. We’re looking for images that capture the unique bond between pets and boats — from a Labrador sprawled across the foredeck to a tabby curled up at the nav station. … Read more

Massive Bluefin Tuna Brought Alongside a 23-Foot Grady-White off North Carolina’s Outer Banks Josiah VanFleet and his crew experienced a once-in-a-lifetime catch when they battled a bluefin tuna measuring 114.5 inches off the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The fish was hooked and ultimately brought alongside VanFleet’s 23-foot, 2007 Grady-White 225 Tournament, after an intense, … Read more

Fortress now offers two models of its Complete Anchoring System designed for recreational boats: the FX-7, recommended for boats up to 27 feet overall, and the FX-11, intended for boats up to 32 feet. These compact, purpose-built systems bring together a corrosion-resistant anchor body, appropriate chain, and a long nylon rode to provide dependable holding … Read more

Investigators: Careless Operation Caused Fatal Charter-Boat Accident at Jupiter Inlet Florida authorities say a charter captain’s careless maneuver led to a fatal accident last September at Jupiter Inlet. According to a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) report, 59-year-old Thomas Henry suffered head and neck injuries that caused him to drown on Sept. 3 … Read more

Ropeless Fishing Gear: Reducing Prop Entanglements and Protecting Endangered Whales For Kim Sawicki, fouled props from crab and lobster pot lines have been a personal concern for years. Growing up sailing in Connecticut, she spent long hours on the bow as a lookout. About two decades ago, friends aboard a 47-foot Pacemaker were nearly killed … Read more

Chris-Craft Commander 38: The Fiberglass Breakthrough That Reshaped an Icon In the early 1960s, Chris-Craft — then the largest boatbuilder in America — faced a decisive moment. The marine market was shifting toward fiberglass construction, and the company’s traditional wooden boats were losing ground to newer, lower-maintenance designs from competitors. Builders such as Hatteras, Bertram, … Read more