Hinckley Announces New Talaria 43 Powerboat

10/2/2013 - On the eve of the Newport International Boat Show in mid-September, Hinckley president and CEO Jim McManus announced the Talaria 43, the company's third new powerboat model in as many years. And the company chose a unique setting in which to do so: from the cockpit of the full-scale mock-up… SEE MORE
Etchells Lobster Bowl Regatta start.

3 Days of Wicked Fast Maine Sailing and Lobster Eating

9/30/2013 - Etchells racers from all over the country converged at the Portland Yacht Club in Falmouth on September 20, 21, and 22 to compete in the 1st Annual Etchells Lobster Bowl. The regatta was a world qualifying race for the 2014 Etchells World Championship Regatta, June 2014 in Newport, Rhode Island.… SEE MORE
A special edition Southport 27 CC will be on display at the U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis.

Chesapeake Yacht Center Joins Southport Dealer Network

9/30/2013 - Southport Boats, a division of Maritime Marine Group, LLC, is adding Chesapeake Yacht Center to its dealer network. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Chesapeake Yacht Center will offer Southport’s entire line of 27-foot and 29-foot center consoles, express style, and tender models to the Maryland area. Chesapeake Yacht Sales will be… SEE MORE
Hydraulically operated folding transom/swim platform

Work Continues on European-American Lobster yacht

9/27/2013 - Work is progressing on Twist, a 45' European-American lobster yacht undergoing a complete rebuild at South Shore Boatworks. When completed, this American lobster yacht will be homeported in Croatia, where she will no doubt become the talk of the coast! Here are a few photos of some recent work that… SEE MORE
Racing with the lights of Rockland in the background. Photo by Michael O'Neil

Teen Sailing in the Dark Builds Spirit

9/26/2013 - One of my fondest memories of teaching sailing in North Haven as a teenager were the night sails. That may be why I was so exited to hear about Rockland Community Sailing’s recent night sail. The sailing program hosts two high school teams (28 sailors in all): one from Camden… SEE MORE
FROLIC, my Dark Harbor 17, makes its way back toward the Camden Hills.

September, a Time for Stocking Up On Sailing Vitamins

9/24/2013 - The other day we ate lunch outside in the sun and all agreed it was one of the nicest days ever. I think that’s because in September we never know how long the late summer sun will linger. We enjoy each warm bright day with extra pleasure, because it might… SEE MORE
JEWELL is launched in Belfast Harbor.

A Launch, a Flip, and a New Build in Belfast

9/23/2013 - This month at French & Webb, we launched our new build Jewell, a Francois Vivier-designed 6 meter classic wooden yawl. This swift little vessel took to the wind in the Belfast Bay even before her full sails were up. We also flipped our new powerboat and have been working at… SEE MORE