Category: Coastal News

Why are these dogs smiling? They're sailing in a Joel White Nutshell Pram.

Circumnavigation of Pulpit Harbor, In a Tiny Boat

7/29/2013 - What could be finer than sailing a Joel White Nutshell Pram through Pulpit Harbor beneath an expansive Maine blueberry on whipped cream sky? Taking the dogs along! Call me crazy, but I think our dogs love sailing. Eve, our Nutshell Pram that delighted our two tiny kids nearly 20 years… SEE MORE

Herreshoff Designs Enjoy Breezy Day on Buzzards Bay

7/22/2013 - During the weekend of July 20-21, the Buzzards Bay Yacht Club's H-Class fleet's race series was held in very exciting conditions. The fleet is made up of original Herreshoff 12 1/2s and the Doughdish, an exact fiberglass replication of Captain Nat's design. Buzzards Bay lived up to its notorious reputation… SEE MORE

Stuart Knockabout Regatta 2013 Delivers Winds & Thrills

7/22/2013 - The Third Annual Stuart Knockabout Regatta was held on Buzzards Bay on July 20, 2013. Buzzards Bay lived up to her notorious reputation for this year's event, as a strong fleet of seven competed in very breezy and exciting conditions. The Bay's southwest winds filled in during the late afternoon,… SEE MORE

After a complete restoration at Arey's Pond Boat Yard, CONJURER floats once more.

Historic Catboat to Sail Cape Cod Once More

7/13/2013 - Conjurer, the 1909 H. Manley Crosby-built catboat that Arey's Pond Boat Yard has been restoring, floated without any issues at 3:30 p.m. on July 12 after four years out of the water. She seems very happy, taking on some water but not much. We had an intermittent sprinkler system on… SEE MORE

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Swim Call during Crossroads for Kids' visit to Red Brook Harbor.

Next Generation of Boaters Hits the Water in Cataumet

7/10/2013 - Every summer, Crossroads for Kids, a great program for at-risk youth that combines a year-round mentoring program with an immersive summer camp, travels to Parker's Boat Yard in Red Brook Harbor and spends the day with local volunteers aboard both sail and power boats. The Red Brook Harbor community has… SEE MORE

The OLIVER HAZARD PERRY flies its colors during the dedication ceremonies. When completed, the masts will be triple this size.

Rhode Island’s New Tall Ship Dedicated In Style

7/10/2013 - Rhode Island's new tall ship, Oliver Hazard Perry, was dedicated in grand style over the July 4th Weekend, with a gala at Newport Shipyard starting the festivities off and a public viewing at Fort Adams closing out the weekend. The ship saw a remarkable transformation during its brief stay in… SEE MORE

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SK 79, THISTLE, built on Cape Cod and launched on the Chesapeake.

Stuart Knockabout Finds a Home on the Chesapeake

7/3/2013 - The newest Stuart Knockabout, built on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, has found a new home in Annapolis, Maryland. Thistle, SK 79, was launched in late June and joins two other boats in the area. The design turns 80 years old this year, and Thistle's classic looks are sure to complement the… SEE MORE

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Sailing vessel BIG DOG PARTY and sailing vessel REVOLUTION XII tacking out of Hussey Sound in Casco Bay.

Monhegan Regatta Returns With New Course, More Events

7/3/2013 - The longest and oldest offshore racing event on the Maine coast, the Monhegan Regatta, is returning to the Gulf of Maine regatta scene — but with a whole new vibe! This offshore classic returns in 2013 with a brand new face, some brand new courses, and a brand new format.… SEE MORE

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After years of absence from the Buzzards Bay racing scene, the Cleveland Ledge Race is trying to make a return.

Cleveland Ledge Race: A Classic Race Revival

7/2/2013 - During the late 1940s and 1950s, the Herreshoff 12 classes of Buzzards Bay wanted to build more competition between the local yacht clubs and began a yearly race near the Cleveland Ledge Light. At that time, the lighthouse was a recent edition to Buzzards Bay and stood equidistant between the… SEE MORE

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Nantucket Sailing Movie to Premiere at Summer Film Fests

Coastal News

6/29/2013 - [embed]https://www.vimeo.com/35427396[/embed] After four years of hard work, a new film featuring the work of New England's finest boatbuilders, designers, photographers, and filmmakers will be unveiled this summer at film festivals in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Wood/Sails/Dreams, directed by Nantucket Island filmmaker John Stanton and narrated by WoodenBoat Magazine founder Jon… SEE MORE