Photo courtesy of Annapolis Harbormaster J.P. "Flip" Walters

Harbormaster Debuts Hybrid Patrol and Pumpout Boats

10/15/2011 - Harbormasters aren’t usually the types of people who sneak up on you. They’re usually the jovial ones in the harbor, catching your lines, welcoming you, and letting you know where to pick up provisions and a pint. But in Annapolis, Maryland, J.P. “Flip” Walters isn’t your normal harbormaster — and these… SEE MORE

Daysailing Harmony: The New e33

10/5/2011 - Seniority has its privileges, which is perhaps why our own John K. Hanson, Jr., and not a USHarbors.com editor, was invited out for a day of sailing aboard a brand-new e33 squared a little while ago. We didn't let him escape without jotting down a few thoughts about his afternoon… SEE MORE

Surfing Scenes: The View from Inside the Barrel

9/28/2011 - [embed]https://www.vimeo.com/27070250[/embed] Most of our attempts at surfing have involved getting pummeled when a wave closed out on top of us, so discovering this wild video shot by a french surfer from inside the barrel of some stellar waves was a real eye-opener. Shot by Biriatou Production, the clips show what… SEE MORE

Getting There: Open Water Swimming to Islesboro

9/22/2011 - [embed]https://www.vimeo.com/28900973[/embed] Oh, the lengths to which some people will go for fried food. “I just wanted some onion rings, and they’ve got really great ones on Islesboro,” says Shannon Thompson. The open water swimmer and her friend, Jessica Stammen, recently swam from Lincolnville Beach, Maine, to the island of Islesboro… SEE MORE
Front Street 130

Front Street Shipyard Unveils New Sparkman & Stephens Designs

9/21/2011 - Front Street Shipyard is unveiling initial plans for the Sparkman & Stephens-designed Front Street 118 and Front Street 130 sloops. The yachts have traditional hull lines and trademark S&S sheers, invoking a classic aesthetic from yachting's golden area. The construction will be of advanced composite materials using the most modern… SEE MORE

Sportster, Display Lead to Five-Star Award in Newport

9/21/2011 - We were thrilled to hear that Grey Barn Boatworks took home the Best in Show award at the Newport International Boat Show last weekend, earning themselves a nice $1,000 discount on next year’s show and an impressive plaque from Edson International, the contest’s sponsor. There’s no doubt that the potted… SEE MORE

Sail for Pride Regatta Returns to Honor 9/11 Victims

9/8/2011 - In the days following 9/11, Rhode Island sailors came together to honor the victims of the terror attacks in the best way they knew how: they held a regatta. Incredibly, that first Sail for Pride race, hosted by Sail Newport, saw 180 boats on the start line and raised $110,000… SEE MORE