Compiling a list of the 10 saltiest sailors in Soundings’ 60-year publishing history was never going to be easy. Our initial longlist included dozens of candidates — many legendary names such as Lin and Larry Pardey had already appeared in earlier anniversary issues — and narrowing it to ten required difficult choices. To acknowledge additional … Read more

Trevor Brice founded North Pacific Yachts in 2003. The company’s first pilothouse, introduced in 2004 as the NP42 and later renamed the NP43, quickly earned a loyal following among committed coastal cruisers. After producing about 60 hulls over a decade, North Pacific replaced the NP43 with a completely redesigned North Pacific 45 Pilothouse. The NP45 … Read more

Rosborough RF-18 Returns: A New Levy 18 Finds a Home in Pleasant Bay Readers of Soundings are famously knowledgeable, and the magazine’s staff often joke that our audience sometimes seems to know as much or more about boats than we do. That relationship — a steady exchange of information and enthusiasm — is one of … Read more

Boating with Dogs: Practical Tips for Safety and Comfort Many boaters bring their dogs aboard to share every aspect of life on the water — from standing at the bow with their noses in the breeze to joining in paddleboarding, kayaking, or simple dinghy rides. With the right preparation and training, most dogs can safely … Read more

If you’ve ever seen a cluster of boats anchored or rafted up at a sandbar or a quiet back-bay beach, you’ve likely noticed how many are center consoles. That prevalence isn’t accidental: center-console boats are versatile and popular because they put people in the open air—perfect for casting lines offshore, sunbathing at the sandbar, or … Read more

Left for Dead: A Maritime Tale of Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival Eric Jay Dolin stumbled on the story by chance while reading an old book filled with maritime anecdotes. One tale from the early 19th century, centered on a man named Charles Barnard, captured his attention and would not let go. As Dolin dug deeper, … Read more

On any warm summer weekend you’ll find groups of boaters beached, rafted up or anchored at favorite sandbars. From Tice’s Shoals in New Jersey’s Barnegat Bay to Peanut Island in Florida’s Palm Beaches, these impromptu gatherings have become a distinct subculture within the boating community. Almost any boat can join the scene, but some are … Read more

Students Launch Hand-Built Town Class Sailboats on Sebago Lake After nine months of dedicated work, students from The Landing School in Arundel, Maine launched two 17-foot Town Class sailboats on Jordan Bay at Sebago Lake in Raymond, Maine. The boats, built by students as part of the school’s hands-on boatbuilding program, represent the culmination of … Read more

Ship’s Point — Private Waterfront Estate on Trippe Creek and the Tred Avon River Welcome to Ship’s Point, an exceptional waterfront estate where refined craftsmanship meets serene natural beauty. This rare residential property encompasses approximately 13 acres and enjoys a commanding presence at the confluence of Trippe Creek and the Tred Avon River. With roughly … Read more

Apreamare Launches the New Gozzo 38 Cabin: An Overnight Version of the Popular Gozzo 35 Italian boatbuilder Apreamare has launched the first unit of its new Gozzo 38 Cabin, an overnight model developed from the company’s widely admired Gozzo 35. The 38 Cabin expands on the classic Sorrento Gozzo lines while adding additional deck and … Read more