Category: Coastal News

Vinalhaven Island: A long history of lobsters and granite

10/31/2016 - Fifteen-ish foggy miles from Rockland, Maine is the offshore community of Vinalhaven. The largest of the Fox Islands, Vinalhaven has a population of 1200 or so and, as with much of coastal Maine, a growing summer crowd. On the southern end of the island is the town of Vinalhaven and… SEE MORE

The Cape Cod Cranberry

10/7/2016 - Nearly every day, Dodger (my loyal canine friend) and I walk the cranberry bogs of Bourne. I tend to watch the steady changing of the seasons and Dodger hunts frogs. Dodger is not a skilled hunter, however, and it's been a solid four years of hunting with out a single… SEE MORE

JUNO, 65' SchoonerPHRA LUANG, Alden SchoonerARTEMIS, 31' Canoe Stern Gaff Sloop

The 28th Annual Pat West Race

9/30/2016 - I am sure writing this will cause some argument (maybe even inspire a few spirited comments), but the Vineyard Haven fleet of wooden boats rivals those of anywhere in the states, including the harbors of Brooklin, Maine and Mystic, Connecticut. It's not just one or two relics dotting the mooring… SEE MORE

Chasing Sunsets on Cape Cod

9/27/2016 - There are few better ways to spend a night than chasing sunsets on Buzzards Bay. I have my favorite spots, but the numerous harbors, beaches and bogs offer up some of the best views in New England. The western shore of Cape Cod is not a long stretch; the Bourne… SEE MORE

The freighter SS Bluefields was sunk by the German submarine U-576 in July 1942. The wrecks of the two ships were discovered in

The Battle for the Atlantic: Discovery and Exploration of the Coast of North Carolina

9/19/2016 - On July of 1942, only months after America’s entry into WWII, the freighter BLUEFIELDS was part of a 24-ship convoy traveling from Virginia to Florida. 35 miles of the coast of Cape Hatteras, U-Boat 576 was on its fifth wartime patrol and first trip to American shores. Upon the successful… SEE MORE

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Visit the Newport International Boat Show to discover the boat of your dreams

Visit the Newport International Boat Show ‚Ä¢ September 15-18, 2016

9/13/2016 - Held on September 15-18, 2016, the Newport International Boat Show is the largest boat show in New England and the ‘kick off’ to the fall boat show season. In a few short days, visitors from around the world will be able to see the latest boats and product offerings from… SEE MORE

The Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show

8/19/2016 - Every summer the waterfront of Rockland, Maine gathers with the finest yachts, skilled craftsmen and food from around the Gulf of Maine. The Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show ran August 12th through the 14th with exhibitors both in-water and ashore bringing the pages of Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors… SEE MORE

The Candy Store Cup: Superyacht Edition

8/3/2016 - The waters of Newport, Rhode Island have a long and famed yachting history. From the early days of the America's Cup defenders to modern carbon monsters, Narragansett Bay has served as the venue for some of sailing's biggest moments. Established in 2001, the Newport Bucket existed for more than a… SEE MORE

2016 Stuart Knockabout Regatta

7/29/2016 - Congratulations to POLAR EXPRESS and crew for an impressive win of this Summer's Stuart Knockabout Regatta. With first place finishes in three of the five races, POLAR EXPRESS becomes our first repeat SKR winner. The 6th Annual Stuart Knockabout Regatta was held July 23rd and 24th on Buzzards Bay. A… SEE MORE

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100-foot Comanche breaks Transatlantic Sailing Record

7/27/2016 - Comanche, the 100-foot supermaxi owned by Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze-Clark and built at Hodgdon Yachts in East Boothbay, Maine , has unofficially broken the current West to East transatlantic monohull sailing record. Comanche crossed the finish line at Lizard Point in Cornwall, England at 7:45 a.m. EST Thursday, July… SEE MORE

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