Coaxing the limp sheets like the reins of an obedient carriage horse, we’re on our way.

Sailing Out

7/11/2017 - Sailing Out. The typical summer winds on the coast of Maine are perfect for sailing out. At dawn - often, there is no wind. Our first zephyr stirs around 8:30 am., and exits soon after. We raise sails, raise anchor, and barely drift. There’s no hurry (and no worry). Soon,… SEE MORE
Several boatbuilders, such as Classic Boat, are Maine Made members.

Rockland Show to Again Feature Fine Maine-Made Products

7/5/2017 - Maine is the least densely populated state in New England, which often makes it feel like one big community. Our state is also fortunate to host an abundance of artisans who produce high-quality, creative products. The Maine Made Program, founded by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, fosters… SEE MORE
Sabino in the water

Meet the steamboat SABINO

6/27/2017 - The steamboat Sabino has been sitting quietly at her berth in the Shipyard for the past year while some key parts of her propulsion system were being fabricated, notably the boiler and the fresh water tank. The boat’s pilothouse, canopy, and stack, remained on shore for preservation work, which left her looking somewhat… SEE MORE
The lighthouse on Tucker's Island, both lost to sea by 1946

Little Egg Inlet Problem Revisited

6/25/2017 - On June 3, 2015 I wrote a serious article about the problems of Little Egg Inlet. (Find that article here: http://nj.usharbors.com/image-gallery/little-egg-inlet-too-cool-its-own-...) It was shallow after Superstorm Sandy, and boats were unable to get through. Two years later, the problem has only gotten worse. If fact, the waters are so treacherous… SEE MORE
Taylor School's Little Lagoda

Bon Voyage to Little Lagoda!

6/20/2017 - Dubbed Little Lagoda, this five foot, self-steering sailboat is making its way across the Atlantic Ocean, drifting with the currents on its way to an unknown destination.   The New Bedford Whaling Museum worked on the project with Educational Passages, an organization that collaboratively builds miniature boats and tracks their voyages after being… SEE MORE

Engineering Solutions

5/19/2017 - When Steve Parrot arrived at GIBY with his recently acquired Westerly 57, he filled out a Winter Storage & Work Order form and checked off boxes for services he wanted performed on his new boat. One of the boxes he checked was for a Rig Inspection. Not a bad idea… SEE MORE

The 47th Annual Newport International Boat Show

5/16/2017 - Newport Exhibition Group announced today that its 47th Annual Newport International Boat Show will take place September 14th through 17th, 2017 at the Newport Yachting Center located on Newport’s famed waterfront in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country and the premier show… SEE MORE
Shaping new bullnose seat trim.

A Craftsman’s Touch

4/21/2017 - This winter, as part of his contribution to GIBY’s team effort to restore and refit a vintage (1974) Herreshoff 18 Harbor Pilot Launch, Matt Meader applied a craftsman’s touch. Here’s a look at some of the carpentry work involved in the project. First, Matt replaced an old, split console door… SEE MORE