Gloucester Dories are still a staple of the waterfront in this lively, unique harbor. For boaters, it's a great stopover.

Gloucester, the Original Working Waterfront

11/4/2013 - “It’s pronounced ‘GLOSS-tah’, not,…’gl-OW-stir’”, our friend Julia corrected as she swiped through my iPad and reviewed my destinations, including Gloucester, on Cape Ann just north of Boston. Like a second daughter to us, Julia is from nearby Scituate (pronounced, “SIT-chew-it”), and joined us for a few days of sailing on… SEE MORE
When a gorgeous November day comes along, those mariners with boats still in the water suddenly find they have many friends.

Stolen Sailing, the Best Way to Welcome the Off-Season

11/3/2013 - For most boaters in New England, November is for finishing the last winterizing projects of the year, making sure the shrinkwrap or tarps are secured, and preparing for ski season. Yet in almost every harbor there are a few holdouts who keep their boats in the water long after the… SEE MORE
Frededrick Villars, owner of CONJURER (in yellow), and Tony Davis, owner of Arey's Pond Boat Yard, sailing on Oct. 15, 2013.

Conjurer, 104-Year-Old Restored Crosby Cat, Sails Again

10/29/2013 - Conjurer is a 28-foot Crosby catboat built in 1909 by H. Manley Crosby and is a perfect example of the definitive American catboat that was originally built here on Cape Cod. She has recently undergone a complete three-year restoration project by Arey’s Pond Boat Yard in South Orleans and is… SEE MORE

Boston Yacht Sales Adds Princess Yachts to Dealer Network

10/25/2013 - Boston Yacht Sales, with offices in Falmouth and North Weymouth, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed the dealer for Princess yachts in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Boston Yacht Sales will provide sales and service for Princess yacht customers from two locations that offer complete service and… SEE MORE

End of Another Season for a Classic Plastic

10/21/2013 - For many New England boaters, it's the second-happiest day of the year: Hauling Day. Here's my 1974 Pearson 28 coming out of the water in Rockport Harbor, at the end of another terrific sailing summer in Penobscot Bay. A bit of winterizing, put the cover on — and then bring on… SEE MORE
The Southport 29FE is the company's latest premier center-console fishing and cruising boat

Southport Eyes the Future With Larger Boat, New Dev Crew

10/15/2013 - Southport Boats, a division of Maritime Marine Group, LLC, has recently taken steps to maintain the company's position as a leader in the center-console fishing and cruising boat market. With a new, larger 32' model currently in development, the company has appointed George Menezes as Director of Product Development and… SEE MORE
The new Hinckley Bermuda 50 will be at home as a performance cruiser or an ocean racer.

A Modern Heir Is Born: The Hinckley Bermuda 50

10/11/2013 - The Hinckley Company and Tripp Design are thrilled to announce a dynamic collaboration, the result of which will be the thoroughly modern heir to the famed Bermuda 40. The Hinckley Bermuda 50 is an advanced performance sloop that captures the best of design and technology. For sailors who wish to… SEE MORE