RISING SUN, a 453-foot megayacht tied up at the Maine State Pier in Portland.

Leaf Peeping on the Maine Coast, Megayacht-style

10/6/2012 - Foliage season brings millions of people to Maine each year, as the Pine Tree State's autumn colors are considered some of the best in the country. Plenty of those visitors arrive by boat, but most do not attract quite as much attention as the Rising Sun, a 453-foot megayacht that… SEE MORE
A kayak is the ideal way to explore Seal Bay, which shoals dramatically in spots. Watch the tide!

A Great Kayak Trip to Vinalhaven’s Seal Bay

10/4/2012 - Seal Bay on Vinalhaven is one of those areas of the chart that my eye is drawn to, and once there, lingers for awhile as I realize how much shoreline is packed into those inlets and how little of it I've seen. I've paddled through it a couple of times,… SEE MORE
KIWI SPIRIT, a 63' sailing yacht being built at Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Co. in Thomaston, is nearing its launch date.

Singlehanded, Ultra-Green Yacht Nears Launch Date

10/3/2012 - Kiwi Spirit, the 63' ultra-green racing yacht that Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company is building for Dr. Stanley Paris' attempt to sail around the world nonstop, is nearing completion in Thomaston. As you can see from these photos, the topside paint is done, much of the deck hardware is installed, and finishing… SEE MORE
The tranquil water of Hosmer Pond in Camden provided a great spot for trying the SUP phenomenon without risking a chilly dip.

A New Coastal Adventure: SUP for a Day

10/2/2012 - I have a confession to make: I've been a SUP snob. For the past couple of years, I've watched more and more people paddling around my favorite harbors while standing up straight on a surfboard. I'll admit that I've looked somewhat askance at these vertically-inclined paddlers. First, while Stand-Up Paddleboards… SEE MORE
The lovely lines of GRACE, a CW Hood 32 that will be on display at the Annapolis Boat Show.

C.W. Hood Yachts to Attend Annapolis Boat Show

9/28/2012 - One of the most coveted sailing venues in October is the Chesapeake Bay, with its cool nights and warm, sunny days. With the humidity and heat of summer gone, those in the know will squeeze in as much sailing and boating as the month will allow. Yet, as grand as… SEE MORE
Captain Richard Bailey aboard HMS ROSE, which he commanded when it sailed as the largest active wooden tall ship in the world.

RI Tall Ship Gains a Captain

9/28/2012 - Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island is on a favored tack as it sails into fall with Richard Bailey (Wellfleet, Mass.) as its newly appointed captain. Bailey, who has been involved with the organization since its inception in 2008, will take the helm of Rhode Island’s official sailing education vessel, the… SEE MORE
New York Harbor School Regatta Sails Thursday 9/27

America’s Cup 12 Meter Yachts Sail to NYC

9/26/2012 - A rare opportunity to compete on one of the historic America's Cup 12 metres — American Eagle, Intrepid, or Weatherly — will take place this week in New York Harbor. The America's Cup Charters fleet of 12s sets sail in New York Harbor for the second annual Harbor School Regatta… SEE MORE