Category: Coastal News

US Harbors adds Alaska to its network of harbors

5/31/2018 - Our harbors now run from Aberdeen, WA to Zachar Bay, AK. That's right, we've added to our family of harbors with nearly 100 new harbors in Alaska Our Alaskan harbors at present have only Tide and Weather information. We, like our users, value the accuracy of our data, and so… SEE MORE

Top 5 Beaches in Georgia – Exploring the Low Country

5/7/2018 - Beach descriptions courtesy of The Crazy Tourist. Read more: Top 5 North Carolina Beaches., Top 5 South Carolina Beaches. Georgia Named after Great Britain’s King George II, Georgia is one of the most diverse states in the United States. The state is known for its scenic coastline, immovable mountain peaks, and rich… SEE MORE

Top 5 Beaches in South Carolina – Exploring the Low Country

5/7/2018 - Beach descriptions courtesy of The Crazy Tourist. Read more: Top 5 Georgia Beaches., Top 5 North Carolina Beaches. South Carolina South Carolina’s Atlantic coastline is a popular playground for travelers from all over the United States. Whether you are searching for a peaceful beach or a destination with a variety… SEE MORE

Top 5 Beaches in North Carolina – Exploring the Low Country

5/7/2018 - Beach descriptions courtesy of The Crazy Tourist. Read more: Top 5 Georgia Beaches., Top 5 South Carolina Beaches. North Carolina: With its bustling cities and amazing mountain towns, North Carolina is a state with plenty of sightseeing options. It also features more than 300 miles of coastline to choose from and… SEE MORE

Oriental, NC: A Quiet Coastal Town

5/4/2018 - Oriental is a small town along the North Carolina coastline. With a population under 900 people it provides a very small town atmosphere where everyone knows everyone. This is great to bring friends and neighbors together. The town was founded in the 1960’s and was built around fishing, farming, and… SEE MORE

John G. Alden to be the featured designer at the Mystic Seaport Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous

3/16/2018 - Mystic Seaport will feature the designs of John G. Alden and the Alden Design Company as part of their Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous, July 27th through July 29th and invite owners of these fine vessels to participate. The rendezvous is open to any boat designed or built prior to… SEE MORE

Culture

36th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival in Salem, MA

3/15/2018 - You don’t get to see boats like this every day! See a wonderful variety of rare vintage motor yachts and sailboats from 1900-1960s. Meet skippers and crews and vote for your favorite boats. Children get to make their own wee boat, and all can board real ones. Boat rides, crafts… SEE MORE

Culture

Restoring a 1947 Alden 47

3/12/2018 - A few years ago, Great Island Boat Yard began a multi-phase restoration effort aboard ALIANZA, a 1947, Alden 47 ketch. During Phase I of her refit, the GIBY team repaired a leaky rudder post; built a new centerboard trunk; rebuilt the mast step area; and replaced 40 frames, all beyond… SEE MORE

Culture

28th annual Sailors’ Series lectures focus on remarkable maritime photography

2/12/2018 - Sailors’ Series: Elemental Exposures launches March 22 Speakers featured in the 2018 Sailors’ Series: Elemental Exposures at the New Bedford Whaling Museum will showcase remarkable maritime photography that captures the dynamic world of yacht racing, the sea’s mercurial beauty, and rhythms of life along the coast. Two of the world’s… SEE MORE

Culture

Pioneers, Innovators and Maine

1/15/2018 - Free Education Series Celebrating Dynamic Maine Businesses Join the Owls Head Transportation Museum (OHTM) for a four-part series of events that celebrates the pioneers and innovators of Maine's business community. Like the stories of daredevils and inventors told through the Museum’s collection, the modern-day entrepreneurs featured in this series have… SEE MORE