A great rescue in Coast Guard history On the night of February 18, 1952, a small United States Coast Guard crew steamed into one of the most harrowing sea rescues in American maritime history. Facing a Nor’easter off Cape Cod and seas reported at sixty feet, a four-man crew from Coast Guard Station Chatham launched … Read more

Father And Son, Edgartown Vineyard Colors This image, titled “Father and Son, Edgartown,” captures a quiet, evocative moment that balances human connection with coastal light and color. The photograph emphasizes the relationship between two figures while using natural tones from the surrounding environment to create a timeless, cinematic feel. The palette—soft highlights and midtone warmth—gives … Read more

A TowBoatU.S. operator went from rescuer to the subject of a multi-agency search after his own towboat capsized in the St. Augustine Inlet off Florida’s northeast coast. It had been more than three hours since the sea rolled Norm Manley’s towboat and threw him into the inlet. The 60-year-old TowBoatU.S. operator had left the dock … Read more

Jonathan Russo is a passionate sailor from New York who took a break from the Northeast spring and headed to the Caribbean for Antigua Sailing Week, where he is filing daily reports for Soundings. This is his third dispatch. The crew of our Farr 65, Spirit of Juno, felt a steady sense of cohesion in … Read more

Zaida: The 1937 Alden Cutter and Her Service in the Coastal Picket Patrol The story of the 1937 Alden cutter Zaida III is a testament to craftsmanship, longevity and patriotic service. Built with exceptional materials and attention to detail, Zaida served during World War II and has been protected by devoted caretakers for decades. In … Read more

Inside the canal Anchoring is prohibited through most of the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal, so options for dropping the hook inside the waterway are extremely limited. The small basin at Chesapeake City, located on the western end and the southern side of the canal, is the only legal anchorage within the C&D. This snug … Read more

Amphibious Boats and Submersible Yachts: When Land Vehicles Become Sea Craft In late September, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the Cybertruck — an electric pickup expected to enter sales in 2023 — “will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat, so it can cross rivers, lakes and even seas that aren’t too … Read more

Explore the Connecticut River Valley by Boat This Fall The Connecticut River Valley is coming into its most photogenic season, and for boaters the timing could not be better. The region’s waterways, scenic shorelines and thriving wildlife create a compelling destination for day trips and longer cruises. Recent investments and long-running conservation efforts have combined … Read more

Ecorox: The “Most Fearless” Portable Bluetooth Speaker Marketed as the “most fearless portable Bluetooth speaker on Earth,” the Ecorox combines rugged durability with convenient portability. Lightweight by design and built to withstand water and shock, the speaker even floats, making it an option for outdoor enthusiasts who need a dependable audio companion for beach days, … Read more

Paul Robertson and Fishing For MD: Turning a Passion for Boating into a Force for Good Paul Robertson grew up in Ocean City, Maryland, where the water and boating culture became part of his life at an early age. As a teenager and into his twenties and thirties, he spent as much time as he … Read more