Eight Bells: Chris Caswell
Published on May 19th, 2026
by Daniel Harding, Editor-in-Chief, Power & Motoryacht
If you lined up all the boaters who have been touched by a story, column, or book Chris Caswell wrote, they would likely stretch across an ocean and back again.
During his 50-plus-year career as a marine journalist, Chris held myriad editorial staff roles, but his most enduring work came as a contributing writer for brands such as Power & Motoryacht, Passagemaker, Yachting, Sail, Cruising World, and countless others.
His unique blend of humor and authority earned him legions of devoted readers along with numerous industry awards. On Wednesday, May 13, Chris passed away, leaving an enduring legacy in his wake. – Full report



