Something to Go With the Red Corvette

5/15/2012 - Let's face it, at one point or another many gentlemen of a certain age find themselves eyeing a red convertible. Little did I know that Pirelli, maker of the go-fast tires on many of those same red sports cars, has been in the boat business for more than half a… SEE MORE

A Maine Tug, Bound for Baltimore

5/11/2012 - Built at Washburn & Doughty in East Boothbay, Maine, the latest Moran tractor tug Mark Moran leaves the Damaricotta River en route to Maryland. The powerful new tug will serve the Port of Baltimore. Another tug is scheduled for launch at the yard early this summer. SEE MORE
The railway at North End Shipyard in Rockland, where most of the large working schooners on the coast of Maine haul out.

Spring Traditions on the Coast: Hauling Out

5/10/2012 - Every year, the windjammers that take tourists for sailing adventures on the coast of Maine must “haul out” for a few days at least. This is the only time to take care of anything below the waterline. It’s a process of cleaning, repairing, and repainting the hulls. Most of the… SEE MORE
Leaders PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG pass the Great Isaac Light on the home stretch of leg 6 from Itajai, Brazil, to Miami.

Second Straight Leg Victory for U.S. Racing Team

5/9/2012 - Newport, Rhode Island’s Kenny Read has powered his Mar Mostro and its crew to a second consecutive leg victory in the Volvo Ocean Race, charging across the finish line in Miami in the early afternoon of May 9 at more than fourteen knots. Mar Mostro took the lead in the… SEE MORE
Electric sail drive in open position on C.W. Hood 32 daysailer.

Electric Saildrive Installed on C.W. Hood Daysailer

5/9/2012 - We are very excited to announce that our dream of an electric inboard sail drive for the C.W. Hood 32 is now a reality! Powered by two Lithium batteries, all you have to do is turn the key and you're on your way. The control panel and throttle are conveniently… SEE MORE
Cygnus II makes her way north in late March.

Greeting a Classic on Her Way North

5/9/2012 - A piece of history is docked at the Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club in Beach Haven, New Jersey. She is headed up to the 1,000 Islands, along the U.S./Canada border, with her congenial, capable owners Mike Wright and Jody Reynolds at the helm. If the Jersey Shore weather clears up… SEE MORE
Miami, site of the finish of Leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race.

Volvo Ocean Race in Miami

5/8/2012 - Over 150,000 sailing enthusiasts from around the country — welcomed the Volvo Ocean Race crews to Miami To greet the crews and entertain the spectators, the Volvo Ocean Race set up a slew of activities, simulators, educational programs, and races. Whether you wanted to try the Grinding Challenge to see if… SEE MORE