Coming of Age With her first Social Security deposit cleared, Kathleen Casey-Kirschling is ready to spend more time cruising aboard First Boomer, the restored Grand Banks 42 Classic she and her husband Patrick bought a decade ago as their retirement boat. Casey-Kirschling, born one second after midnight on Jan. 1, 1946, has been celebrated as … Read more
Four men on a capsized hull Point Pleasant, N.J. Four men were rescued after their 17-foot pleasure craft capsized about one nautical mile from Point Pleasant, N.J. Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet received a distress call on a hand-held marine-band radio at 11:30 a.m., reporting the overturned vessel and the men in the water. A … Read more
Seriugam: A Shingle-Style Waterfront Cottage on Prudence Island Joel and Jane Maguire spent two years cruising the New England coast aboard their 36-foot trawler, searching for the perfect waterfront home site. A classified ad in Soundings Magazine in 1998 led them to Prudence Island, Rhode Island — an island reachable only by private boat or … Read more
SS Hope and Project HOPE: A Legacy of Medical Outreach Boaters who grew up in the late 1950s and early 1960s may recall the image of this distinctive ship from school newsletters or classroom publications. This is the hospital ship Hope, the seafaring symbol of Project HOPE (Health Opportunities for People Everywhere). For 14 years … Read more
Federal Stimulus Brings Major Dredging Investment for Boaters and Waterways The federal stimulus package included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is providing a valuable boost to recreational boaters and coastal communities by directing significant funds toward dredging and waterway repair. About $1.9 billion of the $787 billion stimulus package has been … Read more
JourSail: An Electronic Logbook for iPhone and iPod Touch Two German developers, Medienkonzepte and RockAByte, created JourSail to meet the growing demand for mobile, easy-to-use tools for sailors and boaters. Designed specifically for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch, JourSail turns these portable devices into an electronic logbook that captures key navigation and voyage details using … Read more
The Maverick Boat Co. has expanded its Cobia center-console lineup with a new flagship: the 344CC. Designed to serve both anglers and families, the 344CC blends a fishing-focused layout with comfortable accommodations, ample storage and a robust hardtop. With a wide array of standard features and dealer-fit options that let owners rig the boat for … Read more
The Chicago Yacht Club’s race selection committee plans to re-evaluate both its participant selection process and the stability standards for competing boats after a US Sailing–led review into the deaths of two sailors during the 2011 Race to Mackinac. The tragic loss has prompted a renewed emphasis on boat suitability, crew experience and safety criteria … Read more
Capt. Joe Frohnhoefer, Founder of Sea Tow Services International, Dies at 71 Joseph Frohnhoefer Jr., affectionately known as “Capt. Joe,” died on March 24 at his home in Southold, New York, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 71. His deep love of the water and unwavering good Samaritan spirit guided a lifetime of … Read more
When Hurricane Michael struck the Florida Panhandle with sustained winds topping 150 mph, a boat warehouse near Panama City failed under the force of the storm, collapsing like a house of cards. The dramatic image of metal, wood and fiberglass strewn across the lot became a stark example of how quickly severe wind and storm … Read more
