Newport hasn't seen a start like this since 1983. And what a dramatic way for Cup racing to return!

First Cup Races Deliver Promised Thrills, Spills

6/28/2012 - Last summer, Sail Newport Executive Director Brad Read described the AC45 catamarans as "weapons" and promised carnage if the breeze blew strong enough on Narragansett Bay during the America's Cup World Series event. On June 28, the first day of official races, the regatta lived up to its billing, delivering… SEE MORE
With a light westerly breeze blowing, Padanaram Harbor is a tranquil place on an early summer morning.

Enjoying a Summer Morning in Padanaram

6/28/2012 - Between the America's Cup World Series in Newport, the WoodenBoat Show in Mystic, and the OpSail event in Boston, these days it seems like practically every harbor has a major boating event taking place. Which made it all that much more delightful to visit Padanaram Harbor, in South Dartmouth, recently… SEE MORE
LADY J is a 142' Palmer Johnson motor yacht. She's spending some time at Wayfarer Marine before continuing downeast.

The Megayacht Migration Returns to Camden

6/27/2012 - So far the summer of 2012 hasn't seen too many large power yachts in Camden Harbor, but that changed in a big way today when the Lady J pulled up to the dock at Wayfarer Marine. A 142' Palmer Johnson aluminum motor yacht built in 1997 and refit in 2011,… SEE MORE
Oriental is a great spot for cruisers to pause, put their feet up for a bit, and enjoy life on the ICW.

Oriental: A Welcoming Spot for Cruisers on the ICW

6/27/2012 - Oriental, North Carolina, is just off the Neuse River at ICW mile 182 and provides a welcoming stop for cruisers. The anchorage just inside the breakwater has good holding and room for a half-dozen boats. Continuing a short distance it becomes obvious this harbor isn’t exclusive to yachts, but is… SEE MORE
The racing between the AC45s has gotten closer throughout the series, leading to the showdown in Newport.

Parties, Movies, and Sailing: Cup Week Continues

6/26/2012 - The America's Cup World Series is kicking into high gear in Newport, with more racing, more presentations, and more parties taking place every day. For race crews, the days leading up to Thursday's first championship race are proving critical as the teams learn learn to understand the local weather conditions… SEE MORE
AC45 catamarans sit at their moorings alongside the race village at Fort Adams

America’s Cup World Series Opens in Newport

6/23/2012 - It's been a long time coming, but on June 23 the America's Cup World Series officially began in Newport, and what a first day it was. Beginning with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony that opened the Exploration Zone at Fort Adams, the beginning of this tremendous sailing event seemed to get… SEE MORE
North Haven is full of quiet doorways.

Discovering Island Time on North Haven

6/23/2012 - I noticed things heating up in the quiet village of North Haven last weekend. Suddenly cars were on the road, people began to materialize, and they were walking briskly. Then I looked out between buildings along Main Street, and saw the Captain Neal Burgess docking up below. The ferry sets… SEE MORE