A Fire at Sea: Abandon Ship! — A Mid-19th-Century Maritime Painting Examined This mid-19th-century oil painting, titled A Fire at Sea: Abandon Ship!, depicts a dramatic maritime emergency: flames consume a three-masted ship while crew and passengers flee in lifeboats. The scene captures wind and smoke driving across the composition toward the burning vessel. Large … Read more

October winds off Lake Michigan carried a sharp chill as the Tiara EX 60 pushed along at a steady 21 knots through three-foot chop. Chicago loomed ahead while we were on a delivery run from Holland, Michigan, to Florida—the builder’s largest model to date. The trip presented its share of challenges, including a weather forecast … Read more

Mid-Atlantic Whale Deaths Renew Debate Over Vessel Speed Rules Along the East Coast In recent months, a series of whale strandings along the mid-Atlantic coast—more than half a dozen humpback and sperm whales found on beaches from New York and New Jersey down to the Maryland–Virginia border—reignited a heated debate over the causes of these … Read more

Sailfish 226 Dual Console — A Versatile Replacement for the Bowrider The Sailfish 226 Dual Console (226 DC) arrives as a refined alternative for boaters considering an upgrade from a traditional bowrider. Designed to blend family-friendly comfort with serious angling capability, the 226 DC offers a well-balanced layout, thoughtful storage, and fishing-specific amenities while maintaining … Read more

Scout Boats Unveils 670 LX: A New Flagship Outboard-Powered Fishing Yacht Charleston, South Carolina builder Scout Boats has announced its new flagship, the 670 LX. At 66 feet, 9 inches overall, the 670 LX positions itself among the largest outboard-powered fishing yachts on the market. Scout has developed the model as a versatile luxury platform … Read more

John Jaso: Trading an MLB Career for Life at Sea During the 2017 MLB season, John Jaso, then the Pittsburgh Pirates’ first baseman, came to a quiet but decisive realization: he wanted to retire from baseball and pursue a very different life. Over the course of that season he found himself drawn to marinas whenever … Read more

Boston Whaler Realm 350 and 380: Refreshed Models on Display at Miami International Boat Show Boston Whaler has unveiled refreshed versions of the Realm 350 and Realm 380 at the Miami International Boat Show, showcasing updated styling, improved onboard systems and enhancements aimed at raising comfort and performance. These updated center-console models build on the … Read more

Aquila 42-Foot Power Catamaran — Spacious, Customizable, and Show-Ready The newest model from Aquila Yacht is a 42-foot power catamaran designed to maximize comfort, entertaining space, and versatility. With a wide 21-foot beam and thoughtfully arranged indoor and outdoor living areas, this model aims to deliver a comfortable cruise for family and friends while offering … Read more

Team Holcim-PRB Wins Tight Finish to Take Leg 2 of The Ocean Race into Cape Town After more than 4,600 nautical miles of ocean racing from the Cape Verde Islands, threading down the Atlantic and through the fierce latitudes of the Roaring Forties, Skipper Kevin Escoffier and Team Holcim-PRB edged out a dramatic victory in … Read more

A Loyal Reader Every time a new issue of Soundings arrives, I make a ritual of reading it from cover to cover. After I’ve savored the articles and photos, I send the magazine on to my young grandson, Charlie. He knows the envelope and often hears the sound of it being opened before he even … Read more