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

Why do we fish? The simple answers are obvious: the pleasure of being on the water, the thrill of a catch. But those reasons only scratch the surface. For many anglers, fishing is a deeper, almost compulsive pursuit—an activity that narrows attention, sharpens the senses, and puts the mind entirely on the present moment. For … Read more

BACK AT THE HELM Brad Van Liew, shown aboard his yacht Le Pingouin, is a lifelong sailor and a self-described adrenaline junkie whose career spans an impressive range of extreme sports and offshore racing. Van Liew had long set his sights on the BOC Challenge — the singlehanded around-the-world race that would be renamed the … Read more

Mike Wright and Jody Reynolds were asleep in their Syracuse, N.Y., home when a knock at the door woke them about 4:30 a.m. Two police officers stood on their porch. “I wondered, What have I done now?” says Wright, 64. The officers asked whether the couple owned a boat moored at McCotters Marina in Washington, … Read more

1. Regal LX9 The new Regal LX9 expands the builder’s LX series with a modern outboard-powered bowrider. Measuring 28 feet 11 inches overall with a 9-foot 1-inch beam, the LX9 rides on Regal’s updated FasTrac hull optimized for outboard propulsion. Twin Yamaha outboards provide motive power, while the helm features dual 12-inch displays, Yamaha Helm … Read more