2016 Stuart Knockabout Regatta

7/29/2016 - Congratulations to POLAR EXPRESS and crew for an impressive win of this Summer's Stuart Knockabout Regatta. With first place finishes in three of the five races, POLAR EXPRESS becomes our first repeat SKR winner. The 6th Annual Stuart Knockabout Regatta was held July 23rd and 24th on Buzzards Bay. 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

The WoodenBoat Show

6/26/2016 - The WoodenBoat Show along the Mystic Seaport's waterfront is a yearly pilgrimage for more than 10,000 wooden boat lovers. If you're like me and you spend the long, cold New England Winters dreaming of that “someday” boat, that dream changes with each month's magazine delivery. Every new cover story I… SEE MORE
The perfect christening smash

Hinckley launches its 1000th jetboat

6/21/2016 - By John K. Hanson Jr. Boat launchings and boat christenings are special celebrations that gather the all involved the act of creation: owners, designers, and builders. They also have an eternal and mythic quality — the symbolic transfer of a vessel from land to sea. The June 15, 2016, christening… SEE MORE
Competitors in the 2015 race

Ida Lewis: The Perfect Mini Distance Race

6/14/2016 - Many sailors dream of competing in offshore distance races, but the preparation, logistics and pure stamina required for it can be intimidating. That’s where the Ida Lewis Distance Race can serve as either a stepping stone for those wanting to graduate to longer offshore races or a portfolio enhancer for… SEE MORE

Classic Yacht Owners Form New Association

6/13/2016 - A group of classic sailing boat owners have formally come together to create and support the newly formed Classic Yacht Owners Association (CYOA). The association will be based out of one of sailing’s most iconic boating communities, Newport, Rhode Island. “The CYOA mission is to promote the ownership, knowledge and… SEE MORE