The United States Coast Guard’s International Ice Patrol (IIP) will hold a public memorial ceremony at 6 p.m. on April 15 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to honor the lives lost when the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank. The ceremony will mark the anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking on April 15, 1912, and provide … Read more

Jamie and Joe Lowell continue a family tradition of building Down East boats designed for work and pleasure. At the Maine Boatbuilders Show in Portland this spring, I watched a video at an exhibitor’s booth of a classic 34-foot wooden lobster boat named Osprey running at about 30 knots, cutting through a 1-foot chop with … Read more

Sandy Williamson and Dan Kirsch list Beverly, Massachusetts, as their home, but they’ve spent far more time at sea in recent years. Living aboard their Outer Reef 610, they covered roughly 20,000 miles in just under five years, voyaging from Florida to Maine three times, spending a summer in Nova Scotia and several winters and … Read more

Anchor Nutrition Bars: A Natural Approach to Seasickness and Motion Sickness Relief Anchor Nutrition bars are a non-pharmaceutical alternative designed to help prevent or reduce nausea associated with seasickness and other forms of motion-induced illness. Developed and marketed by Real Food Solutions, these bars rely on food-based ingredients rather than drugs, appealing to people who … Read more

Cruising Club of America honors couple who lead others to voyages they might not attempt alone John Harries had already sailed roughly 60,000 ocean miles — including Atlantic crossings and trips into the far northern latitudes — yet he had never been recognized by the Cruising Club of America until Phyllis Nickel, a former landlubber, … Read more

True North 38: A Timeless Downeast Sport-Utility Cruiser The True North 38 made its debut in 2001 and, even years later, continues to draw attention for its distinctive Downeast-inspired lines and practical versatility. Built by US Watercraft in Warren, Rhode Island — a company that traces its roots to TPI Composites and the pioneering work … Read more

Remembering Bob Grieser: Photographer and Beloved Figure in the Boating Community Editor’s note: Bob Grieser was a legendary photographer, a frequent Soundings contributor and an all-around colorful character who was well-known in the boating community. “Bobby G” died in January at age 70. A longtime friend and colleague offers this remembrance. It feels like the … Read more

Alaska Grocer Makes Weekly 14‑Hour Boat Runs to Keep Small Town Supplied During Pandemic In a remote Alaska community, a local grocer has become the key lifeline for residents by taking on the difficult task of keeping the town stocked during the coronavirus pandemic. Toshua Parker, owner of Icy Strait Wholesale in Gustavas, has turned … Read more

Captain Kevin Oprey on the Bulbous Bow of Queen Mary 2 — A Moment from the 2014 World Cruise Captain Kevin Oprey, master of the 1,132-foot flagship Queen Mary 2, stepped onto the ship’s bulbous bow in a striking promotional moment for the 2014 World Cruise, which marked the vessel’s 10th anniversary year. The image … Read more

Robin’s Rocking Return at the Classic Yacht Regatta Ted Hood, 81, and his 1958-built Robin — the 50-foot yacht he designed and the vessel credited with launching his celebrated yacht-design career — captured overall honors at the 29th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta, besting a 63-boat fleet. The collection of entrants blended restored classics from the … Read more