Modern boating safety: technology helps, but good seamanship still matters Two fatal accidents — one on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee and another crossing Nantucket Sound — underscore that even experienced operators can suffer tragic consequences when basic safety and sound judgment are ignored. These incidents highlight how crucial situational awareness, proper safety gear, and conservative … Read more

Cape Rosier, Maine — A Coastal Moment Captured Pim Van Hemmen Camera: Canon 5D Mark II Shutter speed: 1/1328 Lens focal length: 27mm Aperture: f/4.5 ISO: 400 This article originally appeared in the September 2018 issue. The photograph taken at Cape Rosier, Maine, offers a quiet, intimate portrait of the Atlantic coastline. Photographed by Pim … Read more

The Rise and Fall of the Record-Breaking Superyacht Gentry Eagle In 1989, affluent real estate developer and offshore powerboat racer Tom Gentry achieved a feat that etched his name into maritime speed history. Aboard his custom-built superyacht Gentry Eagle, Gentry crossed the Atlantic from New York to England’s Bishop Rock in 62 hours and 7 … Read more

It’s difficult to imagine a more relentless environment for a maritime rescue: hurricane-force winds gusting to 100 knots, temperatures plunging to a nail-numbing minus 20°F, heavy swirling snow, 12-foot seas and constant freezing spray. A January darkness so complete that even powerful searchlights barely cut through it. Summoned by an EPIRB signal from a disabled … Read more

Former Tugboat Crewman Awarded $4.3 Million After Hurricane Katrina Ordeal A federal court has awarded $4.3 million to a former tugboat crewman who says surviving Hurricane Katrina left him with severe psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidal thoughts. The judgment, handed down after a trial in the U.S. District Court in East … Read more

Capt. Bob Massey and His Duffy 31: A Downeast Classic in Stuart, Florida On mornings when sailfish are striking offshore, the fuel docks at Manatee Pocket near the St. Lucie Inlet in Stuart, Florida, become a whirlwind of activity. Private and charter boats jostle for gas, ice and bait before heading out to deep water. … Read more

Grady-White Canyon 326: A Comfortable, Fish-Ready Center Console For six decades Grady-White has built a reputation for reliable, seaworthy boats that get anglers to the fishing grounds and back safely. The Canyon 326 continues that legacy while adding thoughtful features that make days on the water more comfortable for family and friends. Designed to bridge … Read more

SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 45 feet, 1 inch BEAM: 16 feet, 4 inches WEIGHT: 50,132 pounds (standard fuel load) DRAFT: 4 feet HULL TYPE: modified-vee POWER: twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D3 diesels (see notes below) SPEED: 34.5 knots top, 30 knots cruise TANKAGE: 825 gallons fuel, 120 gallons water, 46 gallons waste PRICE: $1.47 million CONTACT: Viking … Read more

The Sirena 58 Flybridge has long been one of Sirena Yachts’ most successful models. In response to feedback from U.S. owners and charter operators who wanted a sleeker, express-style option, Sirena has introduced a new variant: the Sirena 58 Coupé. This version keeps the proven hull and styling cues from naval architect Germán Frers while … Read more

Holland 32 — A Classic to Dream About Since 2012, Soundings has highlighted a classic boat in every issue, each one brought to life by Jim Ewing’s elegant drawings and accompanied by a rich, informed description from contributor Steve Knauth. During the holidays, when long evenings invite daydreams and reflection, the magazine assembled a short … Read more