Soundings - July 2017

In this issue

DOWN EAST TRADITION, TODAY’S INNOVATION - Maine builders — production and custom — are going the extra mile to pack more modern punch into their latest traditionally styled boats.

THE POWER TO PLAY - Engine makers have been busy. New outboards, inboards and sterndrives might tempt you to repower sooner than you planned.

CRUISING THE NORWALK ISLANDS - If you haven’t been to these littleknown islands off southwestern Connecticut, here’s a tour with someone who’s a legend there.

FELICITY ANN AND LADY LUCK - In 1952 Ann Davison became the first woman to single-hand across the Atlantic. Her little sloop is finding a new life.

Will Biodiesel Ever Work For Boaters?

San Francisco powers its Red & White sightseeing fleet with biodiesel. Seattle’s King County Water Taxi uses biodiesel to move people across Puget Sound.

5 mins

Jess Wurzbacher

Jess Wurzbacher holds a master’s degree in tropical coastal management from Newcastle University (U.K.) and a 200-ton Master license. She sailed all over the world as chief scientist  and program manager for Seamester and is a PADI scuba instructor with more than 1,000 research and training dives to her credit.

4 mins

Mako 23

“Mako … you’ll find them where the fish are!”

1 min

3 Takes On Classic Maine Style

The looks may be classic, but many craftsmen in Maine are giving their Down East builds something extra nowadays, whether working in wood or fiberglass.

7 mins

Power To Play

New Outboards, Sterndrives, Pods And More.

7 mins

The Norwalk Islands

Always Inviting, Always Changing.

8 mins

Lady Luck

An epic voyage immortalized Felicity Ann and her intrepid skipper. Now this pint-sized yacht is getting another lease on life.

8 mins

Superlative St. Augustine

St. Augustine, Florida, is one of my favorite cruising destinations. (And I’ve been to quite a few.) It’s pretty, historic, has a timeless ambience and celebrates with festivals year-round. And it has beaches and golf.

3 mins

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Soundings is the monthly magazine and online brand for passionate pleasure boaters. Our award-winning coverage of issues, events, seamanship, how-to, gear and cruising destinations are second to none. With an experienced staff of editors, writers and field correspondents, we are able to provide our discerning audience of experienced boaters with the dispatches, features and information they need to get the most out of their lifestyle.