Giant Sea Turtle Discovery in Spain: Leviathanochelys aenigmatica Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of giant sea turtle from fossil remains unearthed in northeastern Spain. The newly described species, named Leviathanochelys aenigmatica, is estimated to have had a body length exceeding 12 feet (more than 3.6 meters), making it the largest turtle species discovered … Read more

Mystic Seaport Opens 33rd International Marine Art Exhibition and Sale The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport opens its 33rd annual International Marine Art Exhibition and Sale on Sunday. The exhibition brings together more than 100 award-winning marine artists from around the world, showcasing the depth and variety of maritime art in both historical and contemporary … Read more

Anyone who has renovated a house before listing it knows the best returns usually come from kitchens and bathrooms. The same principle applies to production powerboats up to roughly 60 feet: some refit projects consistently deliver stronger resale value than others. Budgets vary—refits can range from modest updates to major overhauls—so owners should prioritize the … Read more

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