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Jamie Bloomquist, Owner and Co-Founder of US Harbors. Photo by Billy Black.

US Harbors Has a New Owner!

3/18/2024

USHarbors Acquired by Co-Founder Jamie Bloomquist  Camden, Maine | March 19, 2024 – USHarbors.com, the leading online resource for tides, weather, and coastal data, announces that co-founder Jamie Bloomquist has acquired full ownership of the company. With this acquisition, Bloomquist plans to expand the platform’s reach and services, further solidifying… SEE MORE

https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/annual-newport-international-boat-show/

South Florida Ventures Acquires Newport International Boat Show

3/14/2024

By marinadockage.com. The Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) owner and producer of the annual Newport International Boat Show (NIBS) has been acquired by South Florida Ventures to expand and deliver enhanced value to participating marine industry businesses and a seamless experience for attendees. With a 53-year heritage deeply rooted in the Newport community, the Newport International Boat… SEE MORE

https://www.nationalfisherman.com/boats-gear/big-turnout-at-winter-harbor-and-nearly-a-disaster

Maine Lobster Boat Races 2024 schedule

3/12/2024

By Carli Stewart. Get ready to kick your engine into high gear this summer! People from all around the state follow The Maine Lobster Boat Race Association up and down the coast. These races always draw a crowd, and the captains prove to grow bigger and bigger raft-ups every year.… SEE MORE

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A Comprehensive Guide to Bottom Painting Your Boat

3/6/2024

By US Harbors. Bottom painting is an essential aspect of boat maintenance, crucial for protecting your vessel from marine growth, corrosion, and damage. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a novice boat owner, knowing how to bottom paint your boat is a valuable skill. This guide will take you through… SEE MORE

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Vernal Equinox Oddities: Lots to Learn about the First Day of Spring

3/4/2024

By Bob Berman at Almanac.com. March Equinox Fun Facts On this March equinox, does the Sun rise due east and set due west? Are day and night of equal duration? Some of these answers are quite contrary to common wisdom. Bob Berman brings the fun facts to celebrate the first day of spring!… SEE MORE

Posted By Kim Perry, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2021

10 Tips For Enjoying Cold-Water Boating in Winter

2/17/2024

By Ken Schultz. While most boats are laid up over winter, there’s still plenty of boating in winter to enjoy: in warmer climates for the purpose of fishing or simply cruising, on cold rivers where winter steelhead exist, in coastal waters for migrating species, and so forth. Whether you’re boating… SEE MORE

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Kayak Versus SUP Board: Which One Should I Buy?

2/10/2024

By Tom Gaffey. Paddling is a great hobby to start at any time in life. Not only is paddling on the water an incredible way to connect with nature, but it’s a great workout, and it’s also loads of fun. Once you catch the paddling bug you are bound to… SEE MORE

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