A massive Travelift is required to haul OLIVER HAZARD PERRY out at Newport Shipyard.

RI Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry Arrives in Newport

6/21/2013 - The tall ship Oliver Hazard Perry, which will serve as a sail-training ship for the state of Rhode Island, arrived in Newport on June 21 in preparation for a dedication ceremony to be held over the Independence Day Weekend. The 196-foot, three-masted, square rigged tall ship, currently under construction and… SEE MORE
310 miles from Maine to Mystic, Connecticut. That's a lot of coastline in a small open boat!

Whaleboat Crew Aims to Row from Maine to Mystic

6/18/2013 - A team of boatbuilders from the Apprenticeshop in Rockland has embarked on an incredible journey indeed, rowing a 30' open whaleboat from Maine to Mystic, Connecticut. The crew of nine — seven apprentices and two instructors — worked all winter to build the historic whaleboat for the Charles W. Morgan. Six… SEE MORE
Dusk falls over Tenants Harbor.

June’s Lasting Light on the Maine Coast

6/8/2013 - The light that washes over the Maine coast in the month of June is a beautiful thing to behold. Afternoons burn bright when the sun is out and evenings seem to just crawl by. The sun sets around 8:30 and the light of day creeps over the pine trees before… SEE MORE
Stuart Knockabout Regatta

Stuart Knockabout Gears Up for 3rd Annual Regatta

5/23/2013 - Stuart Knockabout is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Stuart Knockabout Regatta, which will take place on July 20, 2013. It will see Ben My Chree's, the original and only wooden Stuart, celebrating its 80th birthday and her relaunching after a two-year restoration. She will race with the class that… SEE MORE
The Concordia Yawl tied to a dock in New England is a typical, and apparently timeless, sight.

Clan of Concordia: Crews Prepare for 75th Anniversary

5/9/2013 - I've been noticing more than the usual share of Concordia yawls in my home harbor of Rockport this spring. These 39- and 41-foot beauties always bring a touch of class to the waterfront, but having so many of them being commissioned — and being commissioned so early — drew my attention. It… SEE MORE
Cruise to Newfoundland and Greenland on the Wanderbird.

Belfast: A Waterfront That Really Works

4/30/2013 - Once dominated by poultry and fish processing, then targeted for condominiums and corporate offices, Belfast’s working waterfront could easily not exist. But there it is! Front Street Shipyard sits on the former site of a Stinson sardine cannery; in 2007, the site was slated for the $20 million Wakeag Landing… SEE MORE
Some 1960s boats appear to be moving, even while on jack stands.

Classic Trumpy Eagle, Ready to Cruise Once More

4/5/2013 - The Eagle is a Trumpy motor yacht crafted during my favorite design era, the transformative 60s. She's fresh out of the sheds after a winter of work in Rockport, soon to head back to her homeport in Massachusetts. For some views of other restored Trumpy yachts, click here. SEE MORE
A natural — and temporary — art installation on Buzzards Bay. A second art project will be held April 6.

From Art to Vernal Pools, Dartmouth Is Alive in April

4/4/2013 - The Buzzards Bay Coalition has a full calendar of walks, events, and lectures on tap in Dartmouth during the month of April. Whether you're interested in learning more about using the natural environment as an art medium or exploring some of Buzzards Bay's most significant vernal pools, our partners and… SEE MORE