8-meter boat no. 17 racing at Marblehead. © Leslie Jones/Boston Public Library

A Trove of Historic Marblehead Images

3/30/2012 - Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we're constantly discovering, and sharing, new wonderful collections of historic coastal images. This collection, from the Boston Public Library's collection of images by Leslie Jones (1886-1967) has some of the most stunning shots we've ever seen from in and around Marblehead. To see… SEE MORE

Newport Crew Strong in Brutal Volvo Race

3/29/2012 - [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrKQgJykdO4[/embed] The Newport-based crew of Puma's Mar Mostro is looking strong as they hold onto second place in a brutal Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race, from Auckland, New Zealand, to Itajai, Brazil. The leg has seen plenty of casualties so far: the crew of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing… SEE MORE

Positive Influences: Halsey Herreshoff

3/29/2012 - [embed]https://www.vimeo.com/31677175[/embed] The more we follow the threads of this story the more we are drawn into our connections with the past. What began as a short film about the old days on Nantucket and the first Opera House Cup has now added a new story element: The importance of preserving… SEE MORE

Seeing the Beauty of the Details: Cape Cod Catboats

3/29/2012 - [embed]https://www.vimeo.com/31676425[/embed] Much of the magic of wooden boats is in the details: the way a mast heel fits into the step, the way a fastener bites into a frame. In this short clip, Bill Sauerbrey, a boatbuilder with Beetle, Inc., in Wareham, Massachusetts, explains the beauty of fitting such details… SEE MORE
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Florida Statewide Boating Conference Returns May 15-17

3/27/2012 - After a six-year hiatus, Florida's statewide boating and waterway management conference “From Stem to Stern” returns May 15-17 in Clearwater Beach. Whether new or experienced, attendees will learn the absolute most up-to-date information on proven techniques and sound strategies they can use to navigate the challenges facing boating and waterways… SEE MORE