Readers invited to private R.I. boat show Soundings readers are invited to an exclusive viewing of more than 30 exceptional yachts on July 16–17 at the Carnegie Abbey Club in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Newport Private Viewing is an invitation-only lifestyle and luxury exhibition showcasing high-end yachts and a curated selection of related premium products and … Read more

How Lithium Batteries Are Replacing Marine Generators: Inside the Fathom e-Power System For many boat owners, an onboard generator is a necessary compromise: it provides 120-volt power for appliances and accessories when away from shore power, but brings noise, vibration, maintenance and exhaust risks such as carbon monoxide. Traditional alternatives—heavy AGM lead‑acid deep‑cycle batteries paired … Read more

U.S. leads the way at Rolex Miami regatta The Rolex Miami Olympic Class Regatta concluded with a single medal race for the Olympic hopefuls and with finals and petit finals for the women’s match racers, delivering intense competition across multiple classes. The regatta drew a deep international field and provided decisive, high-stakes sailing that mirrored … Read more

Iran releases British sailors In a tense episode before the Dubai–Muscat Offshore Race, Sail Bahrain’s Team Pindar crew was detained by an Iranian navy vessel after a propeller failure may have caused their yacht to drift from United Arab Emirates waters into Iranian jurisdiction. The sailors were initially held on suspicion of espionage, an allegation … Read more

When Morgan Huntley approached designer Doug Zurn with plans for the next model in the Vanquish fleet, his brief was simple: “Take a bowrider and make it classy.” The collaboration produced the Vanquish 26, a 26-foot outboard-powered dual-console that blends refined styling with practical dayboat functionality. The Vanquish 26 aims to deliver a sophisticated appearance … Read more

Boothbay, Maine Waterfront Home on Hodgdon Island — Three-Bedroom Cape with Dock Tucked on the shoreline of Hodgdon Island, where he grew up, Neil and Sheila Blake built a year-round, expandable three-bedroom cape twelve years ago to capture sweeping views of Sheepscot Bay and the channel to the Sheepscot River. Now in their early 60s … Read more

If you’ve spent even a few seasons around docks, swapped stories in the bait shop, or tracked catches around a marina, you’ve probably heard a common maxim: “Ten percent of the anglers catch ninety percent of the fish.” That tidy saying captures a truth about most activities — a small, dedicated minority tends to dominate … Read more

Recreating a Classic: Pellew, a Reproduction of the 1852 Falmouth Pilot Cutter Vincent In a busy workshop in Cornwall, United Kingdom, the team from Working Sail is immersed in traditional wooden boatbuilding as they construct Pellew, a faithful reproduction of the 68-foot Falmouth Pilot Cutter originally launched as Vincent in 1852. Surrounded by sawdust and … Read more

E15 Fuel Waiver Raises Concerns for Boat Owners On April 12, the Biden administration issued a Clean Air Act waiver that permits the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (commonly called E15). While the move targets broader fuel supply and emissions goals, the decision has alarmed recreational boat owners and marine advocates. The Boat … Read more

In many ways hurricanes feel like ticks: spend enough time on the water and you will collect your share of bites. I’ve owned and lived aboard many boats, cruising different waters for most of my life, and I have accumulated a long catalog of hurricane stories. It’s always satisfying to swap those stories once the … Read more