Kadey-Krogen 40th Anniversary Rendezvous: Owners Gather at Fort Adams, Newport More than 180 Kadey-Krogen owners converged on Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island, to celebrate the builder’s 40th anniversary. The event brought together 185 enthusiastic attendees and 38 Kadey-Krogen yachts for a weekend of friendship, storytelling and commemorating a brand known for seaworthiness … Read more
A successful one-design racing class depends on a boat that fits local waters, is reasonably priced to build and maintain, and—most importantly—is fun and competitive to sail. The Wianno Senior meets all of these criteria. A 104-year-old gaff-rigged sloop with timeless lines, it combines grace with performance and has become one of the longest-lived one-design … Read more
Simrad BSM-3 Broadband Sounder with CHIRP: Deep-Water Performance and Modern Controls The Simrad BSM-3 broadband sounder with CHIRP delivers reliable deep-water sonar performance and practical control options for recreational and professional boaters. Engineered to reach depths up to 10,000 feet, the BSM-3 offers features that enhance target definition and bottom discrimination while remaining straightforward to … Read more
Anna Tunnicliffe Takes Bronze in Laser Radial World Championship Anna Tunnicliffe, a member of the U.S. Sailing Team AlphaGraphics from Plantation, Florida, battled a week of challenging wind and swell to earn the bronze medal at the 2009 Laser Radial World Championship in Karatsu, Japan. The ISAF Sailing World Cup leader delivered a consistently strong … Read more
iPhone Man Overboard App from Intelligent Maintenance Intelligent Maintenance offers a simple, focused iPhone app designed to help in man overboard (MOB) situations. The app provides an immediate way to mark a MOB location, see precise coordinates, and follow directional guidance back to the point where a person went overboard. It is intended as a … Read more
Fort Lauderdale Marinas and Docking Options Slips and docking options in Fort Lauderdale range from private rental docks tucked behind waterfront homes to well-known resort marinas that can accommodate most yachts. Whether you are arriving for a day visit, planning a longer stay, or preparing for tropical cruising, the area offers a wide variety of … Read more
Galeon Yachts, marking its 40th anniversary, has entered the growing market for outboard-powered day boats with its Grand Touring Outboard (GTO) series. Introduced at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the GTO line debuted with the Galeon 325 GTO, a compact model just under 33 feet that becomes the smallest and the first outboard-powered … Read more
Boston Whaler 13 — A Classic Among Classics Since 2012, Soundings has celebrated the beauty and history of classic boats in every issue. Each feature pairs an evocative line drawing by Jim Ewing with a well-researched, richly written description by contributor Steve Knauth. That long-running column has become a small archive of boat design, craftsmanship, … Read more
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) — October 28 to November 1, 2020 The 61st annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will take place from October 28 through November 1, 2020. This long-running event showcases a wide range of boats and yachts, from compact coastal cruisers to large luxury yachts, alongside the latest industry … Read more
Heesen Navigates New 265-Foot Superyacht Galactica Through Dutch Waterways The Netherlands is home to many prominent superyacht shipyards, some situated well inland. Building yachts far from open sea presents a unique set of logistical challenges when it comes time to move a newly completed vessel to saltwater. Earlier this month one of the country’s best-known … Read more