The new fleet of J-22s at our sailing center at Fort Adams.

Sail Newport Christens Racing, Rental, and Teaching Fleet

6/4/2013 - The crew at Sail Newport was delighted to host a dedication ceremony on June 1 for our new fleet of J-22 yachts, built by Waterline Systems in Portsmouth. These 14 new boats will be used in our rental, instruction, and racing programs at Fort Adams. This wonderful addition to our… SEE MORE
Greenline Yachts, combining luxury with green technology, have been attracting attention. See one at the MBH&H Show in August.

Green, Luxurious & Fun: Meet a New Hybrid Poweryacht

5/29/2013 - One of the boats we're really excited to see make its New England debut at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show in Rockland this summer is the Greenline Hybrid, being exhibited by Russo Marine of Medford, Massachusetts. This trim 33-foot power cruiser is bristling with innovation — think of… SEE MORE
Hunt Yachts has unveiled a new ownership program to help owners of new motor yachts. Photo by Billy Black.

Hunt Yachts Unveils New Ownership Program

5/23/2013 - Hunt Yachts, builder of semi-custom luxury yachts from 25 to 68 feet and home of the legendary deep-V hull, has introduced the Hunt Carefree Purchase Program©, a bold multi-feature purchase program for its express motoryacht line. This program makes Hunt the first power yacht builder to offer a comprehensive, no-cost-added… SEE MORE
Stuart Knockabout Regatta

Stuart Knockabout Gears Up for 3rd Annual Regatta

5/23/2013 - Stuart Knockabout is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Stuart Knockabout Regatta, which will take place on July 20, 2013. It will see Ben My Chree's, the original and only wooden Stuart, celebrating its 80th birthday and her relaunching after a two-year restoration. She will race with the class that… SEE MORE
Two award-winning yachts — a C.W. Hood 32 and a J/70 — rigging side-by-side in Marblehead.

Award Winning Boats, Rigging Together in Marblehead

5/22/2013 - We were busy rigging up a C.W. Hood 32 at the Eastern Yacht Club recently and were enjoying the camaraderie of our friends aboard the neighboring J/70 that was also about to be launched. Photographed together, we realized that we had two award-winning designs side-by-side! On the left is Sailing… SEE MORE
GLOUCESTERMAN is a Duffy-26 launch built by Atlantic Boat Company for the city of Gloucester.

A New Gloucesterman Joins the Harbor Fleet

5/22/2013 - Atlantic Boat Company is pleased to introduce the City of Gloucester's new DUFFY-26 Launch, Gloucesterman. This new launch has successfully passed the 24+1 stability test and received a temporary COI from the United States Coast Guard. It was transported to Gloucester from the builder in Maine by West Marine Transport.… SEE MORE
Lyman-Morse will launch a new 42' C. Raymond Hunt-designed motoryacht on June 7.

Lyman-Morse to Launch New Hunt-Designed Motoryacht

5/21/2013 - Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company has teamed up again with one of our most successful design partners - C. Raymond Hunt - to build an able, fast, 42' flybridge twin jet boat. The owners are looking forward to extended cruising along the Maine coast and islands in comfort and safety. With attention… SEE MORE
Brooklin Boat Yard is beginning construction of a 49' racing/cruising sailboat.

Brooklin Boat Yard to Build Shorthanded Racer/Cruiser

5/20/2013 - Brooklin Boat Yard is pleased to announce that in June it will begin construction of 49-foot, cold-molded sailboat designed by Jim Taylor. The yacht is to be a lightweight, performance sloop with a traditional aesthetic above the waterline and a modern underbody below. The yacht is scheduled to launch in… SEE MORE

An Addition to the Maine Classic Fleet: Alert

5/16/2013 - Visitors to Maine are always happy to discover that the Pine Tree State affords them more ways to get aboard a classic sailing ship than most parts of the country. Starting this summer, they'll have yet another option. Alert, a 56' schooner built by Paul Rollins and formerly named Tall… SEE MORE