Mr. T: A Loggerhead Sea Turtle Released from The Turtle Hospital and Tracked Across the Florida Coast On May 7, 2019, The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida Keys released an adult male loggerhead sea turtle named Mr. T back into the Atlantic at Sombrero Beach. Rescued earlier that year in February, he required surgery to … Read more

When I first walked into the waterfront offices on North Cove in Essex, Connecticut, so many years ago, Soundings truly lived up to its old tagline: “The Nation’s Boating Newspaper.” The newsroom was a different world — reporters tapping out copy on typewriters, cigarette packs on desks, and a slower, more deliberate rhythm to the … Read more

New Kid on the Block Coast Guard Station New London, Conn., recently welcomed a new 45-foot response boat at a formal handover and response boat ceremony held on Oct. 28. The vessel, showcased to attendees by a Station New London boat crew, is the first of its kind delivered to replace the station’s aging 41-foot … Read more

Designing Fuel-Efficient Boats: Lighter Builds, Smarter Engineering, and Better Propulsion At a 2007 boatbuilders’ conference, naval architect Lou Codega argued that boats should be designed to operate more efficiently and burn less fuel. His message was straightforward: build lighter hulls, pare back unnecessary accommodations, and adopt modern propulsion systems. The presentation was well received, but … Read more

Canon EOS-1v with Fuji Velvia: Technical Notes and Photographic Context Camera: Canon EOS-1v Exposure and Lens Details Shutter speed: 1/500 secondAperture: f/5.6Lens focal length: 300mmMedia: Fuji Velvia film About the Image and Its Presentation This image originally appeared in the April 2012 issue. The photograph was captured on a Canon EOS-1v using a 300mm focal … Read more

Honda Marine Unveils New BF4 and BF6 Kickers and Redesigned BF5 Outboard Honda Marine has introduced its latest compact outboard family: the BF4 and BF6 kickers, along with a redesigned BF5 model. All three are powered by the same 127cc single-cylinder 4-stroke engine and are offered in both short-shaft (15-inch) and long-shaft (20-inch) configurations to … Read more

SiriusXM Fish Mapping: Satellite Insights for Offshore Fishing For many anglers in the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast — regions where the productive offshore canyons lie well over 100 miles from shore — finding a good bite historically depended on word of mouth, local knowledge and a fair amount of luck. Long runs to deep water can … Read more

The helm is the heart of safe, enjoyable boating. A well-designed helm station gives the operator precise control of the vessel while providing excellent situational awareness. These are two separate but equally important goals. This article focuses first on helm ergonomics — the logical layout and placement of the wheel, engine controls, switches, gauges and … Read more

One small boat, one huge ocean When Peter Nichols’ marriage ended, the last unresolved item between him and his ex-spouse was the fate of Toad, a 27-foot sailboat that had been listed for sale. After it sat for nine months in a yacht broker’s yard with a price tag, Nichols — a Brit — made … Read more

Simrad AP48 Autopilot Controller for Continuum Systems The Simrad AP48 is a compact, feature-rich autopilot controller designed for use with Simrad’s Continuum autopilot systems. Its optically bonded 4.1-inch color display delivers crisp visuals and a wide 170-degree viewing angle for excellent readability in a variety of lighting conditions. With an intuitive interface modeled on the … Read more