Category: Travel

Another brilliant August afternoon on the Maine coast.

Losing Track of Time and Loving It on the Maine Coast

8/25/2013 - As another brilliant August afternoon unfolded over the Maine coast this weekend, I found myself reclining in the sand while the cool waters of Muscongus Bay lapped over my feet. I had kayaked to The Brothers, a small chain of tiny and treeless islands about a mile off the coast… SEE MORE

Perfect day, as competitors in the Penobscot Bay Rendezcous sail by the Camden hills.

A Rendezvous to Remember on Penobscot Bay

8/18/2013 - As my good friend Mark Abb and I set off from Rockport Harbor during the afternoon of August 17, we soon realized that we would be running right through the middle of the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous, an annual regatta that features an incredible collection of sailboats, all dancing around gracefully… SEE MORE

Kayaking Maine’s Outer Islands Off Tenants Harbor

8/15/2013 - Tenants Harbor is a beautiful place, and kayaking around the majestic islands that surround it is something else entirely. There's Northern, Southern, Mosquito, Seavey, High, and Clark Islands. There are small little anchorages like the Brothers, Spectacles, and Long Cove. There are magnificent houses down the shoreline of Harts Neck,… SEE MORE

H-Class Nationals Deliver Fun on Martha’s Vineyard

8/6/2013 - The H-Class Nationals were hosted in Edgartown on August 3-4 by Edgartown Yacht Club. The weekend was excellent, with Saturday providing plenty of wind and spray and Sunday serving up calm with blue skies and light winds. A fleet of 27 boats met to compete. Some traveling sailors rented local… SEE MORE

No doubt you remember your GPS when you head off for a cruise — but have you remembered your conditioner? Your pillow?

Essentials: A List of Items Every Cruiser Needs Onboard

8/1/2013 - Even as we're completing interior projects on some of the most gorgeous yachts in New England, we know that these boats will be used to cruise. And for that, you need a checklist of what to bring! Here's a handy list of the staples that everyone needs to have onboard,… SEE MORE

Great Summer Sailing for Newport’s Classic 12 Meters

7/31/2013 - There's always great sailing in Narragansett Bay, but in August we like to mix it up a bit and head to some other great racing destinations. First, we head to Martha's Vineyard for the Edgartown Yacht Club 12 Meter Regatta (the 2013 event will be held August 10-11). Then, the… SEE MORE

Dark Harbor days. The schooner STEPHEN TABER passes through Islesboro.

Summer Bliss: Island Hopping Penobscot Bay

7/5/2013 - Summer in Maine is pure bliss. Not much more needs to be said! My travels along the coast are never as sweet as they are on a beautiful day in July, when the blue sky stretches on forever and the balmy southwest wind comes whipping across Penobscot Bay. Happy travels… SEE MORE

Homes

Seal in Rockland Harbor

7/5/2013 - Fun picture of a seal in Rockland Harbor with the ferry going by. SEE MORE

First race, SV Sugar Sugar crashes through a big wave

SailMaine Shakedown Regatta Gets Season Started Right

7/4/2013 - The 2013 SailMaine Shakedown Regatta was held June 8 under the threat of thunderstorms and gusty winds. The rain stopped before the regatta kicked off and the sun came out, though the wind continued to be shifty and challenging. PRO Ted Smith and Race Committee Boat host Dave Gooch set… SEE MORE

Sailing vessel BIG DOG PARTY and sailing vessel REVOLUTION XII tacking out of Hussey Sound in Casco Bay.

Monhegan Regatta Returns With New Course, More Events

7/3/2013 - The longest and oldest offshore racing event on the Maine coast, the Monhegan Regatta, is returning to the Gulf of Maine regatta scene — but with a whole new vibe! This offshore classic returns in 2013 with a brand new face, some brand new courses, and a brand new format.… SEE MORE