Author: US Harbors

Boston Whalers gathered at the 2015 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show

Maine’s Largest Whaler Gathering in Rockland

7/1/2016 - Organizers of the 14th annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show are again hosting a Boston Whaler Rendezvous as part of their boat and home show on the waterfront in Rockland, Maine, August 12-14, 2016. A fleet of more than 40 Whalers and their owners participated in the 2015 rendezvous,… SEE MORE

A Boston Whaler rendezvous in Rockland, Maine, will offer restored Boston Whalers as well as boats that should be next in line for a restoration.

Boston Whaler Owners to Gather In Rockland

7/2/2015 - Organizers of the 13th annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show are inviting Boston Whaler owners from near and far to trailer their Whalers to Rockland from August 14-16, 2015, for a special rendezvous sponsored by Port Harbor Marine and USHarbors. Whaler owners who exhibit their boats — new or… SEE MORE

Environment

Great America IV (ex Mirabaud), Rich WIlson's contender for the 2016 Vendee Globe. Photo by Thierry Martinez.

A Great American Indeed: Meet Ocean Racer Rich Wilson

8/1/2014 - Some people never say never, and Rich Wilson seems to be one of them. An avid ocean racer who has several world sailing records and the Cruising Club of America’s prestigious Blue Water Medal to his name, Wilson has his sights set on the 2016 Vendée Globe, a grueling, single-handed,… SEE MORE

Rockland Show to Crown New World Champion Boatyard Dog

7/22/2014 - Six courageous (or are they crazy?) canines have been chosen to compete in the World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials in Rockland on Sunday, August 10, at 10:30 a.m. The trials take place during the 12th Annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show, a celebration of coastal living, which runs August… SEE MORE

A show by the sea ‚Äî¬†literally! Launch service will make it easier to attend the 2014 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show.

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show Adds Launch Service

7/18/2014 - The Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show has partnered with the Rockland Yacht Club to make it easier to attend the three-day August event by sea. An added plus is that launch service usage will help train new members of the sailing community. A portion of the launch fees paid… SEE MORE

Recycling genius: a home by I-Beam Design built from pallets by volunteers. Photo courtesy Midcoast Habitat for Humanity.

Rockland Boat and Home Show Encourages Living Lightly

7/9/2014 - Sailors have known for years how comfortable and efficient life can be aboard a small boat: all the amenities right at hand, every inch of space put to maximum use, water and power conservation of prime importance. With the growth of land-based movements toward lower-impact living in a small(er) footprint,… SEE MORE

Graceful transoms are a Herreshoff hallmark

Rockland Show Honors the “Genius of Herreshoff”

7/2/2014 - It’s no secret that Maine’s harbors are filled with lovely boats. Maine’s boatbuilders have always had an eye for a graceful sheerline and even Maine’s fishing fleet has a certain flair. But where did that “look” come from? There have been many influences, of course, but one name comes quickly… SEE MORE

Culture

Summer Plans: Boats for Everyone at Maine’s August Show

6/23/2014 - Small boats and watercraft offer an intimate experience on the water that is unmatched in larger boats. The stroke of a paddle or oar can be your own personal connection to the lake, river, or bay. The motions are physical, but can offer a meditative rhythm or a mindless escape,… SEE MORE

Tidal Roots specializes in Stand-Up Paddleboards and technical fishing gear. Image by Kyle Schaefer at Tidal Roots.

Rockland Show to Feature Finest Maine-Made Products

4/18/2014 - Maine is the least densely populated state in New England, and that claim to fame 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… SEE MORE

If every dog has her day, every boatyard dog like Duff has a shot at winning the Boatyard Dog Trials in Rockland every summer.

A Boatyard Dog’s Dreams Come True in Rockland

6/21/2013 - Here's a challenge: The next time your dog is stretched out for a catnap in a cool spot, take a good, long look at her. You might notice the light whimper, the muzzle twitch, the jerking feet that are indicative of a doggy dream. Think your pup is enjoying a… SEE MORE