Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.

This article was originally published in the October 2026 issue.

Bruce Kessler, a lifelong adventurer who left his mark as a winning professional automobile racer, a veteran Hollywood director, and one of the first Americans to circumnavigate the globe as captain ...

Those who appreciate catboats – with their beamy, rounded hulls, un-stayed masts, gaff rigs and ultra-long booms – find that these traditional sailboats are hard to beat, when it comes to practical ...

We may never know for sure what really happened in the meeting that led to the largest outboard-powered boat in the world, code-named Project Everest. The way Scout Boats President Steve Potts recalls ...

Anthony Clake has been revealed to be one of the leading funders of deep-sea treasure hunts in the world. Finding treasure in a sunken shipwreck may seem like a myth or fantasy to some, but for ...

For centuries, sailing ships dominated global trade and warfare during the Age of Sail. While they faced the constant threat of enemy fire, they also battled a quieter opponent: shipworms. These ...

Thanks to a mother-in-law who calls Dana Point, California, home, I’m lucky to consider myself semi-bicoastal. I’m fortunate, because the crescent of coast from Laguna Beach to Dana Point and San ...

Catboats are adorable, playful creatures, sort of like their feline counterparts. The little ones have a perky sheer line and are as cute as kittens. Who can resist being seduced by the 12-foot Beetle ...

Canadian boatbuilder Rossiter Boats debuted a new R14 Dual Console this week. With an added port console to its starboard-side console model, the runabout now offers customers two windscreens. With a ...

It’s easy to forget how primitive recreational boating was when Soundings was founded 60 years ago. Today, marine VHF radios are everywhere, but until the 1960s, when it came to marine communication, ...

McCollough Yachts, based out of Newport, Rhode Island, is launching the Hope 40, a power catamaran that boasts hydrofoil technology. With an overall length of 43 feet, the 40 brings classic New ...