Category: Coastal Travel

Every sail across the Gulf of Maine is a fresh story.

Sailing to Maine: Across the Gulf!

4/25/2013 - The coast of Maine is a world-class cruising destination. If your boat is in southern New England, this vast cruising ground is your backyard. Boats with ample time can enjoy the interesting coastline of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, exploring harbor to harbor, on their way to Maine (stay tuned for… SEE MORE

The Jeffrey C. Bracketts cottage was built during the building boom in the 1890s.

Dark Harbor: A Unique Blend on the Coast of Maine

4/12/2013 - “We’re happy to tow you into the dock,” a well-meaning man in a large inflatable boat said as we rowed our dinghy through Ames Cove. It must have been our perplexed looks which then spurred the man to ask, “Unless… you’re enjoying… rowing?” Ha! In fact, we were. With chuckles… SEE MORE

Short Trail Leads to Long Views on Sears Island

4/8/2013 - The Blue Trail on Sears Island, northeast of Belfast, is a fantastic way to take in the views of northern Penobscot Bay. You can see Islesboro, Castine, Cape Rosier, Blue Hill, and many islands in between. There is a rocky beach and a beautiful assortment of spruce and birch trees.… SEE MORE

Environment

Spring in Maine: Seabirds and the Beauty of Camouflage

3/29/2013 - Decorative eggs are often associated with bright or pastel colors, however Mother Nature has provided many bird species with their own naturally beautiful eggs. Just because they are drab and camouflaged does not make them boring, in my view. Plus, those neat little packages will hopefully develop into exquisite, wild… SEE MORE

IYRS students at work inside Restoration Hall in Newport.

RIMTA to Launch Marine Apprenticeship Programs

3/29/2013 - The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) has received state approval and grant monies from the Governor’s Workforce Board RI to launch a pre-apprenticeship and an apprenticeship program for the state’s marine trades. Both programs are the first of their kind for Rhode Island’s marine industry and a critical core… SEE MORE

Environment

A Superstorm Sandy Survivor, Reborn: Colleen Marie

3/28/2013 - The Colleen Marie, a Robinhood 36 cutter-rigged sloop, sustained damages during Superstorm Sandy last fall. Brought up from New Jersey by her owners, she now shines from repairs done on her at Robinhood Marine Center in Robinhood, where the yacht was built. Colleen Marie's owners plan to spend a month… SEE MORE

Bellingham is bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly

Bellingham Waterfront: Bikes, Revitalization, and Oysters

3/27/2013 - The Bellingham waterfront is a mix of commercial, industrial, and recreational uses. In 2005, the Port purchased about 64 acres from Georgia-Pacific, which manufactured paper products on the site for 80 years. The property is now part of the Bellingham Bay Demonstration Pilot project, a coordinated bay-wide effort by federal,… SEE MORE

Artisan Boatworks is at the Maine Boatbuilders Show with two boats. Stop by and talk to the builder, Alec Brainerd.

Winter Escape: A Visit to the Maine Boatbuilders Show

3/16/2013 - Today feels like winter has returned, so it's a perfect day to go inside the old rambling building at Portland Yacht Services and enjoy the Maine Boatbuilders Show. I took my camera with me, and I hope you enjoy the scene I captured. But tomorrow is supposed to be even… SEE MORE

Food

Perfect spring afternoon in Tenants Harbor.

The Glass Half-Full Approach To March

3/13/2013 - As a bookend to my previous post, I would like to offer the visual pleasures of March, when the sun actually hangs around for a couple of days and the cold winds back off a bit. It is the promise of summer that makes spring so sweet. Last weekend in… SEE MORE

Environment

California Grill, under 4 feet of water four and a half months ago, is open on Long Beach Boulevard.

Jersey Shore Showing Signs of Coming Back to Life

3/6/2013 - The New Jersey Shore will be “open” for the Summer of 2013. Most businesses are under restoration, some opening even sooner for visitors. Superstorm Sandy did not destroy the whole Jersey Coast. A billboard in Atlantic City after the storm read, “Nice Try Sandy, We’re Jersey Strong!” Yes, many people… SEE MORE