The sharp scent of fiberglass resin hangs over Steiger Craft, a compact four-acre collection of sheds in Bellport, New York, located on the site of a former wholesale bakery. Alan Steiger, 66, the baker’s grandson, runs the yard today and is helping preserve one of the last boatbuilding shipyards on Long Island. With the Scopinich … Read more

Tunnicliffe and Hutchinson Earn US Sailing’s 2008 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman Honors US Sailing has named Anna Tunnicliffe and Terry Hutchinson its 2008 Rolex Yachtswoman and Yachtsman of the Year in recognition of their exceptional competitive accomplishments on the water during the 2008 calendar year. Terry Hutchinson: From America’s Cup to TP52 World Title Terry … Read more

Aquabotix Introduces the AquaLens: A Portable Underwater Viewing System for Recreational Boaters Aquabotix, a company entering the recreational marine equipment market, has introduced the AquaLens, a compact underwater video system designed for boaters who want a simple, hands‑on way to see what’s happening beneath the surface. Lightweight and portable, the AquaLens is intended to be … Read more

A decade ago, extended ocean passages were most commonly the realm of retirees: couples with time, savings and the health to spend months or years aboard exploring distant horizons. Today that profile has broadened dramatically. Jenny Stern, marketing director for Nordhavn, says the roster of owners making serious ocean crossings now includes a much wider … Read more

Father of the 8-year-old killed in a collision on San Diego Bay calls dispositions to date ‘disappointing’ The court-martial for the Coast Guard petty officer who was piloting a patrol boat involved in a fatal collision on San Diego Bay in 2009 was scheduled to begin in early March. The crash claimed the life of … Read more

The first time I sight-cast to a cobia I was aboard a 25-foot center console in the Lower Chesapeake Bay with Capt. Ben Shepherd. He was a young captain then, and I was an aspiring outdoor writer discovering a relatively new fishery. We left Lynnhaven Inlet and ran to Thimble Shoal Channel, where Shepherd invited … Read more

Magonis Wave e-550: A Compact Electric Outboard for Quiet Cruising The Wave e-550 is the debut model from Magonis, a Spanish‑Italian boatbuilder that unveiled the 19‑foot electric outboard at the Venice Boat Show in May 2021. Headquartered in Barcelona with production in Sabaudia, Italy, Magonis aims this compact cruiser at owners who want a modern, … Read more

Two Essential Timekeepers for Boaters: Calendars and Weekly Planners For boaters who want to keep track of tides, trips and nautical trivia while organizing their year, two compact, well-designed publications stand out. Both combine practical planning space with maritime charm, making them useful tools for powerboaters and sailors alike. The Nauti-Benders Page-A-Day Boater’s Calendar (Penchant … Read more

April 23–25 Spring Boat Show in Essex Brings New and Used Vessels to an Intimate, VIP Experience Soundings Publications is the exclusive media sponsor for the Spring Boat Show taking place April 23–25 in Essex, Connecticut. The event will showcase a diverse selection of new and brokerage boats in a relaxed, boutique atmosphere that emphasizes … Read more

Rare Pristine Coral Reef Discovered in Mesophotic Zone Off Tahiti After a string of alarming environmental events—from volcanic eruptions and tsunamis to severe winter storms—there is encouraging news for ocean watchers and conservationists: deep-sea explorers mapping seafloor habitats off Tahiti have documented a remarkably pristine coral reef. Its delicate formations have been likened to a … Read more