Slowly underway, close hauled, we head for a slot between Millet, Saddleback, and Enchanted Islands.

My Maine Summer: A Morning Sail to Isle Au Haut

9/10/2014 - Waking up at dawn, flanked by mysterious Devil and Bold Islands, is a good start to a memorable sail in my book. Maine’s civilized sailing breeze doesn’t rush. Following a leisurely breakfast onboard, the increasing sunlight reveals a few dark-rough patches of water outside our snug anchorage. Wind! I don’t… SEE MORE
Sunrise off Warren Island.

Summer in Maine: Daybreak on Warren Island

8/5/2014 - Day breaks on Warren Island in Gilkey Harbor. Our neighbor on the blue ketch breaks the silence. “Whizzz, ker-plunk”, he’s casting for mackerel. 50 or more cruising boats are anchored in Broad Cove, all sleep soundly. It’s the Seven Seas Cruising Club Gam, an annual get-together. After breakfast, we’d row… SEE MORE
Gloucester Dories are still a staple of the waterfront in this lively, unique harbor. For boaters, it's a great stopover.

Gloucester, the Original Working Waterfront

11/4/2013 - “It’s pronounced ‘GLOSS-tah’, not,…’gl-OW-stir’”, our friend Julia corrected as she swiped through my iPad and reviewed my destinations, including Gloucester, on Cape Ann just north of Boston. Like a second daughter to us, Julia is from nearby Scituate (pronounced, “SIT-chew-it”), and joined us for a few days of sailing on… SEE MORE
The Concordia Yawl tied to a dock in New England is a typical, and apparently timeless, sight.

Clan of Concordia: Crews Prepare for 75th Anniversary

5/9/2013 - I've been noticing more than the usual share of Concordia yawls in my home harbor of Rockport this spring. These 39- and 41-foot beauties always bring a touch of class to the waterfront, but having so many of them being commissioned — and being commissioned so early — drew my attention. It… SEE MORE
Every sail across the Gulf of Maine is a fresh story.

Sailing to Maine: Across the Gulf!

4/25/2013 - The coast of Maine is a world-class cruising destination. If your boat is in southern New England, this vast cruising ground is your backyard. Boats with ample time can enjoy the interesting coastline of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, exploring harbor to harbor, on their way to Maine (stay tuned for… SEE MORE