Soundings April 2026

Don't miss the Soundings April 2026 Issue.

The April 2026 issue of Soundings is packed with compelling stories from the water. Meet the TowBoatUS captains being honored for extraordinary seamanship, discover a one-of-a-kind floating sauna built from a reclaimed pontoon hull, and go behind the scenes of the Edmund Fitzgerald's untold story. Plus, one boater shares the costly mistake they'll never make again, and a family's beautifully restored Chesapeake Bay workboat gets the tribute it deserves. Whether you're a seasoned mariner or a weekend boater, this issue has something to inspire every trip on the water.

In This Issue:

• Do the Right Thing — Meet the TowBoatUS captains honored for exceptional seamanship and life-saving decisions on the water
• Sauna on the Sound — How one Connecticut designer built a one-of-a-kind floating sauna from a reclaimed pontoon boat hull
• A Ship's Secrets — A deep dive into the untold story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the legendary Great Lakes shipwreck
• The One Mistake I'll Never Make Again — A firsthand account of a frightening at-sea engine emergency on Alaska's Inside Passage
• Running on Experience — An inside look at the stunning new Sabre 51 Salon Express and what makes it a next-level cruiser
• The Restoration of Shirley M — The heartwarming story of a three-generation family's lovingly restored Chesapeake Bay deadrise workboat