Author: US Harbors

Boat Sharing Programs Increasing in Popularity

Boating

4/29/2019 - By Rob Wyle Robert Satek knows owning a boat means sinking money—lots—to make money. He estimates the annual cost of owning his 54-foot Azimut Atlantis yacht, the “Sol,” to be at least $80,000, including his Miami Beach dockage. Satek had seen ads for Boatsetter. He figured it was another listings… SEE MORE

“Best Harbor in the U.S.” 2019 Winners Announced

4/28/2019 - As many of you know, over the past few months US Harbors has been on a mission to find out which community our 4 million users deem the “Best Harbor of 2019”. It’s been a tight race and the time has finally come to announce the winners! 2019 Winner – Best… SEE MORE

A Guide to Fishing on Dauphin Island

Fishing

4/26/2019 - Dauphin Island fishing is a very popular activity because it offers unrivaled access to some of the best spots along the Gulf of Mexico. With many easy to find beaches, piers and jetties, and a variety of Dauphin Island charter fishing options, you’ll always have the exciting opportunity to catch… SEE MORE

Surf Fishing

Striped Bass Scientists Look at Raising Size Limit

Fishing

4/26/2019 - A report released today by the Striped Bass Technical Committee (TC) of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) projects that an increase in the minimum size for the coastal striped bass fishery from 28 inches to 35 inches in 2020 would be necessary to have a 50% chance of meeting the… SEE MORE

NW Charter Fishing Fleet Casts Wary Eye Toward Possible Cutbacks To Save Orcas

Fishing

4/26/2019 - By Tom Banse Pacific Northwesterners are undeniably fond of their endangered resident orcas. Many locals are also fans of salmon fishing, a hobby that sustains charter fishing fleets in coastal harbors from Neah Bay, Washington, to Brookings, Oregon. But now there is a chance that future fishing trips on the ocean… SEE MORE

Southern California Halibut Fishing Tips

Fishing

4/26/2019 - By Jim Hendricks Many anglers associate California halibut fishing with drifting or slow-trolling over mud and sand flats. Yet some of the most consistent fishing takes place adjacent to structure such as wrecks, outcroppings, jetties, breakwaters and artificial reefs. In my early years of fishing, we’d hook one or two… SEE MORE

The annual Maine Boat & Home Show offers colorful fun - Photo by Peach Frederick

2019 Maine Boat & Home Show Dates Announced: Aug 9-11

10/16/2018 - Now in its seventeenth year, the annual August Maine Boat & Home Show features boats in the water, boats on land, marine gear vendors, fine furniture and home wares, arts, architecture, live music, and delicious food. This event is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport, and it is… SEE MORE

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Built in Maine, built to last. Courtesy Lincoln Davis.

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show – Small Boat Love-In Loves the Corson

7/19/2017 - The 2017 Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show has announced a theme for the first annual Small Boat Love-In to be held during the show (August 11-13 in Rockland, Maine). The groovy gathering will celebrate the large joys of all small boats, and especially of one of Maine's most iconic,… SEE MORE

This small gem, built in Maine by Ralph Stanley, exemplifies the focus of the Small Boat Love-In

Bring Your Boat to the “Small Boat Love-In” at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show

Boating

7/13/2017 - Small-boat enthusiasts who love to show off their boats will want to trailer their beloved craft to Rockland for the 2017 Small-Boat Love-In. This groovy gathering of power, sail, and human-powered boats under 22 feet in length will take place during the 15th Annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show,… SEE MORE

Several boatbuilders, such as Classic Boat, are Maine Made members.

Rockland Show to Again Feature Fine Maine-Made Products

7/5/2017 - Maine is the least densely populated state in New England, which often makes it feel like one big community. Our state is also fortunate to host an abundance of artisans who produce high-quality, creative products. The Maine Made Program, founded by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, fosters… SEE MORE

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