Category: Environment

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

Woods Hole: Research and Relaxation

7/16/2016 - Thousands upon thousands of travelers will pass through Woods Hole, Massachusetts, seeing nothing more than the steamship terminal and a passing glance at Nobska Lighthouse. Those who choose to spend a little more time in Woods Hole find it less a pit stop and more a stopping point. Woods Hole… SEE MORE

Hōkūle‘a | A Legacy of Voyaging

7/10/2016 - I have met few people as passionate about their mission as the crew of Hōkūleʻa, a traditional Polynesian sailing canoe crossing the globe promoting environmental responsibility. I was able to catch up with Hōkūleʻa during a stopover in Woods Hole, MA, and step onboard for a quick look at this… SEE MORE

Boston Whalers gathered at the 2015 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show

Maine’s Largest Whaler Gathering in Rockland

7/1/2016 - Organizers of the 14th annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show are again hosting a Boston Whaler Rendezvous as part of their boat and home show on the waterfront in Rockland, Maine, August 12-14, 2016. A fleet of more than 40 Whalers and their owners participated in the 2015 rendezvous,… SEE MORE

Homes

Life along the Oregon Coast: Yaquina Bay and the Newport Bayfront

6/19/2016 - We all have that “One Particular Harbor” that will always feel like home - I admit it, I'm a Parrothead and am listening to Jimmy Buffett play as I write this. No matter how old we get or far we travel, there is one place that will remain special. For… SEE MORE

Sunset Paddle On Mosquito Harbor.

6/18/2016 - Kayaking is a wonderful and relaxing way to spend some quality time on the water. Add a perfect June sunset, calm seas, and the gorgeous surroundings of the St. George Peninsula, and you have a truly beautiful night. Happy paddling! SEE MORE

FORCES TO RECKON WITH: In a first, simulator generates both wind and waves to test structural strength against ocean forces

Environment

5/28/2016 - By Laurie Schreiber SHIPS, OIL RIGS, OFFSHORE WIND TURBINES, BRIDGES, SEA WALLS: whether on the high seas or close to home, they are all subjected to elemental forces. They exist in an environment that tests human ingenuity on the calmest day as well as during nature’s battering fury. The dilemma… SEE MORE

Providing Access to Southern Maine’s Glorious Coast

5/28/2016 - KENNEBUNKPORT MARINA has a mission: to share the pleasures and beauty of the southern Maine coastal region. As the only Maine facility south of South Portland to offer powerboat rentals, the marina is uniquely positioned to fulfill that mission. “The Bush (family) compound is a major attraction here,” said manager… SEE MORE

Charleston Waterkeeper and Marine Boatbuilders Company partner for Clean Water

5/23/2016 - Founded in 2008, Charleston Waterkeeper is a Charleston, South Carolina-based organization whose mission is to protect, promote, and restore the quality of Charleston’s waterways while creating a more engaged public through education, outreach, and celebration of the public’s right to clean water — i.e. swimmable, drinkable, fishable, surfable, SUPable and… SEE MORE

To see it at the dock, you'd never guess that Lyman-Morse's newest Monhegan 42 is a commercial vessel.

Monhegan 42 Commercial Cruiser: Function Follows Form

3/10/2016 - When it comes to commercial ships, form usually has to follow function. Freighters might not look like vessels that ought to cross oceans, and yet thousands of them do that every single day. Ferries, likewise, often seem to be designed with an eye more toward maximizing human cargo space than… SEE MORE