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IMAGES • As a storm approaches the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, Meagan Ann returns to her base after helping to clear the channel.

Always Learning

Soundings • JUNE 2024 VOL. LXI, NO. 10

Dogs on Deck • WHEN BOATING WITH PETS, IT’S IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THEIR NEEDS ARE MET SO THE WHOLE CREW CAN BE HAPPY

A Salty Tale of Survival • IN HIS NEW BOOK LEFT FOR DEAD, AUTHOR ERIC JAY DOLIN CHRONICLES THE TORTUROUS SAGA OF CASTAWAYS DURING THE WAR OF 1812

Carolina Special • A NEW 45-FOOTER FROM ALBEMARLE IS THE BUILDER’S LARGEST OUTBOARD-POWERED SPORTFISHERMAN

Best Boating Apps • TRIP PLANNING IS SIMPLER THAN EVER, IN LARGE PART DUE TO MOBILE APPS. ASKIPPER SHARES HIS FAVORITES

Beaching the Boat • GETTING ONTO THE BEACH IS EASY. GETTING OFF MIGHT BE A LOT HARDER. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU ENJOY THE SANDBAR LIFESTYLE

Age Is Not Her Issue • WITH HER 82ND BIRTHDAY ON THE HORIZON, SAILOR JEANNE SOCRATES STILL HAS MANY DESTINATIONS SHE PLANS TO EXPLORE

Pursuit DC 306 • THIS DUAL CONSOLE DAYBOAT IS WELL-SUITED FOR GATHERINGS NEAR THE BEACH

Scout 357 LXF S-Class • THIS NEW CENTER CONSOLE WAS BUILT TO PARTY HEARTY AND FISH SMART

A New Path • With the N51, Nordhavn created a turnkey production boat for long-distance cruising. The owners of Hull No. 1 are eager to test the concept.

PUSH THE LIMIT • The owner of a 25-foot Rosborough tests his skills and the mettle of his boat on a cruise to the wild, remote coast of Newfoundland

THE SALTIEST SAILORS • MEET 10 TOP INFLUENTIAL MARINERS

MORE SALTY SOULS

CLASSIC WITH A TWIST • North Pacific’s new 450 pilothouse trawler combines contemporary features with a proven, long-distance coastal cruising platform

The Tonger’s Tradition

A Custom Classic • THE PERSONAL BOAT OF DESIGNER VIC CARPENTER IS GOOD WOOD

The Scientist Sailor