Washington College’s Idea Works Wins Manned Class at Navy‑Sponsored Electric Boat Competition Washington College’s student team, Idea Works, captured first place in the manned division of the Electric Boat Competition, a program backed by the U.S. Navy and the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE). The victory highlights innovation in electric propulsion and the impact … Read more

Bill Healey Inducted into the MTA/NJ Hall of Fame The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) has honored Viking Yachts cofounder Bill Healey with induction into its Hall of Fame for his lasting impact on the recreational marine industry. A Lifetime of Leadership in Boatbuilding Bill Healey co-founded Viking Yachts with his brother Bob … Read more

Maritimo Black Edition: Upgraded Enclosed Flybridge Models for 2026 Australian boat builder Maritimo has unveiled the new Black Edition package for its enclosed flybridge motoryachts, introducing a suite of design and layout upgrades aimed at improving comfort, style and onboard functionality. Offered as an optional upgrade when ordering certain models, the Black Edition is available … Read more

Maserati Unveils the Tridente: Its First All-Electric Motorboat Italian automaker Maserati has introduced its first all-electric motorboat, the Maserati Tridente, timed to coincide with the brand’s 110th anniversary. The launch marks Maserati’s formal entry into electric marine mobility, pairing the marque’s luxury ethos with zero-emission propulsion technology. Design and Construction The Tridente measures 34 feet … Read more

America’s Cup Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees The Herreshoff Marine Museum and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame have named the 2024 class of inductees. The group includes a journalist, a pit man, a navigator and a genoa trimmer from four different countries: Josh Belsky (USA), Bob Fisher (GBR), Kevin Shoebridge (NZL) and Juan … Read more

Boeing 307 Stratoliner: From Howard Hughes’ Flying Penthouse to the Yacht Londonaire and Cosmic Muffin This Boeing 307 Stratoliner enjoyed an extraordinary life that crossed aviation and maritime worlds. Originally a passenger airliner, the aircraft was purchased in 1939 by American billionaire Howard Hughes for approximately $315,000 — roughly equivalent to $6.5 million today. Under … Read more

It’s easy to forget how basic recreational boating communications were when Soundings began 60 years ago. Today, marine VHF radios are standard on boats, but before the 1960s recreational mariners had very limited ways to communicate. For millennia, sailors relied on speaking trumpets to project their voices across short distances. In 480 BC, Athenian commander … Read more

Chris-Craft, one of America’s oldest and most recognizable boat builders, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Stephen F. Heese has been the company’s president for more than 23 years. We asked Heese to reflect on Chris-Craft’s evolution from a small wooden-boat yard to a contemporary legacy brand. Soundings: Can you take us through the … Read more

In Ed Parker’s painting The Lobster Trap, a lone Maine lobsterman lowers a string of crates into calm blue water beneath a clear sky. At first glance the scene appears serene and routine, but just beneath the surface a large, entwined sea creature clings to the lines, an unexpected presence that transforms the image into … Read more

Boating is often more enjoyable and practical with a tender—a multipurpose dinghy that acts as the mothership’s gofer. With so many quality options from reputable builders, choosing the right tender can be confusing. The first question every expert I consulted asked was simple: “How will you use it?” That question matters because, while most owners … Read more