The hat and down parka are part of fall sailing in Maine — and we wouldn't trade it for the world.

Farewell, New England Sailing Season 2012

10/9/2012 - While some lucky New England sailors seem to be able to squeeze their sailing season until practically Thanksgiving, these days I find that youth soccer increasingly trumps sailing the further we get from Labor Day. And yet, though my autumn is hardly as sailing-filled as my August, in most years… SEE MORE
The tranquil water of Hosmer Pond in Camden provided a great spot for trying the SUP phenomenon without risking a chilly dip.

A New Coastal Adventure: SUP for a Day

10/2/2012 - I have a confession to make: I've been a SUP snob. For the past couple of years, I've watched more and more people paddling around my favorite harbors while standing up straight on a surfboard. I'll admit that I've looked somewhat askance at these vertically-inclined paddlers. First, while Stand-Up Paddleboards… SEE MORE
This 37' Boston Whaler is surely the king of the center-consoles.

3 Boats I’d Like to Tow Home Today

9/16/2012 - Today is the last day of the Newport International Boat Show, and as always seems to happen at boat shows, I'm struck by just how many gorgeous yachts are available these days. With so many options to choose from, I decided to play a little game and pick just three… SEE MORE
The tancook whaler VERNON LANGILLE beats from Camden to Rockland.

Labor Day on Penobscot Bay

9/3/2012 - For Maine boaters, Labor Day is always a special holiday, as it represents not, we hope, the end of the sailing season, but nonetheless a reminder that the days are getting shorter and we must make the most of every hour afloat that we can. I was lucky enough to… SEE MORE
The hike over Great Head, on the east side of the beach, is a great way to warm up before some serious beach time.

Another Great Day at the Beach in Acadia

6/18/2012 - Anyone who thinks that the coast of Maine is entirely rocky shores and bold cliffs hasn't been to Acadia National Park's Sand Beach, just outside of Bar Harbor. On a clear day when the seas are calm and the tide is out, this is one of the most delightful beaches… SEE MORE
After a soggy spring and some late nights, TIME ENOUGH is loaded on the trailer for the short journey from Camden to Rockport.

Scene on the Coast: Boating Season 2012 Begins

5/25/2012 - If you're like me, spring is not your favorite season. Never mind the April showers, for me May is the toughest month because it's when I seem to spend every weekend (and more than a few weekday evenings) in the boatyard, working on my "venerable" circa 1974 Pearson 28 sloop.… SEE MORE

Newport Bridge

12/17/2009 - The Claiborne Pell Bridge, commonly known as the Newport Bridge, is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island (northeastern United States), connecting the City of Newport on Aquidneck Island and the Town of… SEE MORE