Category: Coastal News

A Man, a Dog, and a Circumnavigation of the Fox Islands

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12/29/2011 - [embed]https://www.vimeo.com/28578591[/embed] This seven-minute film was shot on a recent trip along the Maine Island Trail. During a four day sail my dog, Mic, and I circumnavigated the Fox Islands (Vinalhaven and North Haven) in Penobscot Bay, Maine. The footage covers fitting out my boat in Camden and Rockland, setting out… SEE MORE

Sail Newport Boat Hoists Undergo Refit

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12/29/2011 - [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmAyV4UsRYM[/embed] A major overhaul of Sail Newport's 3-ton and 2-ton cranes will be happening over the winter. Stay tuned and "Thank You" to 11th Hour Racing for the help with this project! Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmAyV4UsRYM SEE MORE

Rolling toward Gilkey Harbor, Islesboro. Photo by Tom Young/USHarbors.com.

Enjoying the Passing of Time and Tide in Gilkey Harbor

12/13/2011 - Rolling toward Gilkey Harbor in the company of following swells kicked up by the stiff southwesterly breeze, we intercepted a fleet of sleek Dark Harbor 20s. The classic one-design racers were slicing toward the windward mark just off Minot Ledge that was covered in sunbathing seals (a familiar sight on… SEE MORE

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Hiking

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11/30/2011 - A hike on maidens cliff. SEE MORE

“Isobel”, a Spirit of Tradition Yacht

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11/29/2011 - [embed]https://www.vimeo.com/32328337?title=0[/embed] A video of the newly launched "Isobel", a Spirit of Tradition Yacht designed by Stephens & Waring Yacht Design, built by Brooklin Boatyard, with interior design by and Martha Coolidge. Source: https://www.vimeo.com/32328337?title=0 SEE MORE

The view under a schooner's bow, as a lobsterboat unloads its traps.

Final November Row of the Season

11/21/2011 - Last week I had the urge to take one final row on my home harbor of Rockport, Maine. The summerlike afternoon, in November, made it hard to resist. Rowing up the placid Goose River at dead low tide felt like floating in the bottom of a granite block-lined crevasse. You… SEE MORE

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Exploring the Stark Beauty Of Eastport

10/31/2011 - Driving down Route 190, I quickly pulled off to the side and watched in amazement as a large group of ominous looking clouds rolled over the vast expanse of Passamaquoddy Bay. A few silvery rays of sunshine peeked through the clouds, illuminating the distant shores of Deer Island and New… SEE MORE

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Boat Test: Drop It, Cut It In Half, and Then Drive It!

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10/29/2011 - [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqkfKfc2Y4Q[/embed] Boston Whalers became legendary decades ago when one stayed afloat after being cut in half (and Nauset Marine in Massachusetts did it again just a couple of months ago), so South Florida boatbuilder SeaHunter had to find a way to beat that kind of durability demonstration. This incredible video… SEE MORE

Reaching up Blue Hill Bay, with the village's namesake promontory visible in the distance.

Reaching for Beautiful Blue Hill

10/28/2011 - On most of our visits to Blue Hill, we’ve sailed there, on the wind’s invitation. If we are sailing in the area with time on our hands, and the wind is blowing southwesterly to west, we’ll trim up our reaching sails and disappear into peaceful Blue Hill Bay. A beautiful… SEE MORE

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Scenes from the 2011 Newport Boat Show

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9/16/2011 - The weekend forecast for Newport is for the same kind of weather we had on Friday — and the weather Friday was simply epic — so if you can find the time to get to Newport International Boat Show this weekend, do it. Here are some scenes from out on… SEE MORE