Category: Environment

The south side of Little Egg Inlet is bordered by Little Beach Island where only birds enjoy life on an entirely natural island.

Little Egg Inlet: Too Cool For Its Own Good?

6/3/2015 - New Jersey’s Little Egg Inlet is very shallow in spots. Superstorm Sandy caused more sand and silt to fill in an already questionable inlet. Now, two and a half years later, this important body of water still is only navigable for big boats at high tide. Which government agency is… SEE MORE

The new Hunt 32cc is as versatile as it is sexy.

Hunt 32cc: Weekend Warrior, and Proud of It

5/20/2015 - It’s hard not to feel self-conscious when you find yourself surrounded by professional sailors, fishermen, and other twenty-somethings. They’re at the top of their game: no family, no 9-5, and a body that still bounces back from a pummeling day-after-day. Even worse, too many small boats these days seem to… SEE MORE

Watch crews doing last-minute tweaking of their yachts before they set out into the North Atlantic on May 17.

How To Maximize Your Volvo Ocean Race Stopover Visit

5/14/2015 - The Newport stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race is in the home stretch, with just four more days of activities planned at Fort Adams. With so much going on — exhibits, performances, and a whole bunch of world-class yacht racing — at Fort Adams, it can be tough to make… SEE MORE

The Volvo Ocean Race Village at Fort Adams in Newport opens May 5. Photo by Dan Nerney.

Newport Ready to Show the Volvo Ocean Race to the World

5/4/2015 - On Tuesday, May 5, dignitaries, guests and fans of sailing gathered at Fort Adams State Park in Newport to open the Race Village for the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover, the only North American stopover in the nine-month race. The Race Village is open daily, May 5-17 and is free… SEE MORE

Maine Paddle Company Shaw & Tenney is providing paddles to everyone who finishes the 300-mile Everglades Challenge.

Maine Paddle Company Participates in Everglades Challenge

3/6/2015 - Expedition–style racing adventures in small human- and wind-powered boats. That’s what Water Tribe is all about. Every year rowers, paddlers, and sailors take to the water in four events: The Water Tribe Challenge. Shaw & Tenney, based in Orono, Maine, is proud to be playing a part in the biggest… SEE MORE

Buzzards Bay Winter Scenes: Sunsets and Sea Ice

3/2/2015 - It's no secret that the Northeast has been cold this winter. Daily life has become an adventure for many of us dodging snowplows and playing musical parking spaces. We have watched storm after storm dump record amounts of snow across New England. At this point... I am done. It's been… SEE MORE

Winter on the Coast: Prime Time for Cape Cod’s Kiteboarders

11/25/2014 - With temperatures hovering in the 30s and winds gusting into the 40s recently, the Cape Cod kiteboarding faithful were incredible to watch. As I wedged myself out of the car, careful not to let the door chop off my leg with the next gust, I added another fleece layer to… SEE MORE

The magnificent beach on Jupiter island.

Hobe Sound NWR: Discovering Solitude In South Florida

11/18/2014 - Amid the hustle and bustle of South Florida, there are splendid spots along the coast that offer a homesick Mainer the opportunity to hear nothing but the ocean, the wind, and the abundant wildlife that surround this tropical oasis on the southern end of the East Coast. Hobe Sound, in… SEE MORE

Preparing for the Yarmouth/Royal River Dredging Project

11/13/2014 - The Royal River in Yarmouth is always a busy place, but recently it's been even more bustling as the marinas in the area prepare for a long-awaited federal dredging project. Falls Point Marine has been assisting the three marinas in the area — Yankee Marina & Boatyard, Royal River Marina, and… SEE MORE

The stunning view from the top of Mount Megunticook, in Camden Hills State Park.

My Fall Trip to Maine: Down East and Up the Trail

10/19/2014 - I was pretty excited for my last trip north. My normal route from Boston to Rockland was split up and I drove the more rural areas. The drive took me off Route 1 and onto the back roads of Maine I often skip by without a further thought. Traveling along… SEE MORE

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