Category: Travel

The Newport stopover affords spectators up-close views of the racing yachts.

Volvo Ocean Race to Return to Newport in 2018

10/30/2015 - Newport will host the North American stopover for the 13th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2017-18 following the success of the sailing-mad coastal town’s hosting of the world’s leading offshore event in May. “We’re delighted to be able to confirm that Newport will be staging a second consecutive… SEE MORE

The new V25R is a boat you will want to stare at all day long, whether at the dock or out on the bay.

Padebco Adds New Runabout to Its Line of Custom Boats

10/30/2015 - Padebco Custom Boat Builders & Full Service Boatyard is proud to announce the launch of its newest model, the V25R. The sporty express-style 25' runabout is designed on a solid fiberglass hull and offers a cuddy cabin with v-berth, head, refrigerated wet bar, and many other options. Her classic Downeast… SEE MORE

Cuttyhunk, an Unspoiled Getaway in Buzzards Bay

10/22/2015 - One of the most talked about cruising destinations in New England is the island of Cuttyhunk. The last island on the Elizabeth Islands chain, Cuttyhunk is about 22 miles from my homeport of Red Brook Harbor. From the moment I moved to the East Coast, it seems every sailor I… SEE MORE

The Jeanneau 64 made its U.S. debut in Annapolis, and it certainly was an impressive display.

Sailing Through Boat Show Season: Annapolis 2015

10/15/2015 - The USHarbors crew doesn't dread the end of sailing season like many boaters do, since for us it means that boat show season is upon us. We enjoyed a few days at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis last weekend and once again came away feeling that yachts are… SEE MORE

MOONWAVE, a 68' Gunboat catamaran, rests on Lyman-Morse's custom trailer.

Here Kitty, Kitty! Hauling a Gunboat at Lyman-Morse

8/27/2015 - Here Kitty Kitty! Team Lyman-Morse hauled the 68-foot, 38,000-pound Moonwave on the afternoon of August 21 at our Thomaston facility. This Gunboat catamaran is here for routine maintenance, composite rigging and appendages upgrades, plus hydraulic system and steering refinements. Click here to see more of the refits and upgrades underway… SEE MORE

The start of the 2015 Arey's Pond Catboat Gathering on Little Pleasant Bay, Massachusetts.

Classic Sight: Cats Racing on Little Pleasant Bay

8/24/2015 - It was a beautiful summer day for the 23rd Annual Arey’s Pond Cat Gathering on August 15, 2015. It was quite the sight to see more than eighty boats dance across the water with their white sails billowing as they sped across Little Pleasant Bay and Big Pleasant Bay. The… SEE MORE

Hunt Yachts is expanding the versatility of its Surfhunter line with a new outboard-powered version.

Hunt Yachts Introduces Surfhunter 29 Outboard Edition

7/29/2015 - Hunt Yachts, of Portsmouth, is pleased to introduce a new twist on a modern classic with the launch of the first Surfhunter 29 to feature outboard engine propulsion. Following the tremendous success of the new C. Raymond Hunt-designed, Hunt 32CC, the Surfhunter 29 continues to embody the core attributes of… SEE MORE

Maine Ericson owners in Pretty Marsh Harbor

Maine’s Sailing Ericson Owners Party On

7/16/2015 - For 27 years, owners of Ericson sailboats in Maine have gathered to race, party, cruise, laugh, and talk boats. The annual summer rendezvous was first started by a dealership in Christmas Cove. When the production of the Ericson sailboats ceased, the owners didn’t want to give up their good times… SEE MORE

CARACAL, a classic catboat built by Arey's Pond Boat Yard, under sail at the 2014 APBY Cat Gathering.

Summer Tradition: A Catboat Gathering on Pleasant Bay

7/7/2015 - It's almost as much a part of summer on the Cape as warm days and sandy feet: The annual Arey's Pond Boat Yard Cat Gathering. Attracting nearly 100 of these classic sail boats, the APBY Cat Gathering has become a signature event on Pleasant Bay and all of Cape Cod,… SEE MORE

A Boston Whaler rendezvous in Rockland, Maine, will offer restored Boston Whalers as well as boats that should be next in line for a restoration.

Boston Whaler Owners to Gather In Rockland

7/2/2015 - Organizers of the 13th annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show are inviting Boston Whaler owners from near and far to trailer their Whalers to Rockland from August 14-16, 2015, for a special rendezvous sponsored by Port Harbor Marine and USHarbors. Whaler owners who exhibit their boats — new or… SEE MORE