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Events & Things to Do in Maine Filter

UNCAS - 29' x 8'1" modified Buzzards Bay 18 sloop designed by N.G. Herreshoff and built by Artisan BoatworksÔªø, Rockport, Maine.

Perseverance Gala with the Herreshoff Marine Museum

December 10 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

NOTE: This is a Virtual Event. Please join us, December 10th, for an exciting virtual gala, a 75-minute production featuring daunting sea stories, celebratory salutes from a few of your favorite sailors, a surprise Award ceremony, a live auction, and spoken word from our youth sail instructors! Stunning cinematography, cannons,… SEE MORE

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Latest News for Maine Filter

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Rockland's Lobster Trap Tree Rises to it's 20th

11/25/2020 by US Harbors

Coastal News

By Sarah Thompson. The annual Lobster Trap Christmas Tree re-grew to its full height of holiday tradition, Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Mildred Merrill Park overlooking Rockland Harbor. Thirty members of the Coast Guard vessels Abbie Burgess, Thunder Bay, and The Tackle, along with members of the station took on this year’s resurrection, commencing operation at… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: November 2020

11/20/2020 by US Harbors

NEWS & UPDATES FOR NOVEMBER News from Harbormasters News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Cheers! We're getting our holiday mood on... We've gathered some of our favorite products, foods and books to delight everyone on your holiday list. Let us… SEE MORE

America's Great Loop on a Budget

11/19/2020 by US Harbors

Interest in the Great Loop, the 6,000-mile boat trip that circumnavigates the eastern US and part of Canada, is growing rapidly. But, as many consider taking on this adventure of a lifetime, a frequent question is “Can I afford it?” The simple answer is yes, as there are many ways… SEE MORE

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Paddling 101: Safety Tips

11/4/2020 by US Harbors

Any time you head out on the water, bringing the essential gear and clothing is important. A few additional safety measures are also in order on a non-guided tour: Bring a paddling buddy. When no guide is along, you should always go with another paddler who can summon help or provide… SEE MORE

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Explore Tides & Weather in Maine Regions

Downeast & Mount Desert, ME

Midcoast & Penobscot Bay, ME

Southern Coast & Casco Bay, ME

Casco Bay and Maine's Southern Coast are the most populated areas of Maine, but that doesn't result in any lack of charm or local flavor. Portland, the jewel of Maine, and home to the best food anywhere is a vibrant growing city. The Southern Maine Coast has been blessed with miles picturesque beaches, and islands of pastoral country surrounded by seas of forest. Both history and geography create the chemistry to give you a vacation you won't forget. Enjoy a lobster boat cruise, charter fishing excursion or kayaking excursion along the coast, canoeing on the Mousam River, a trolley ride to the beach, or the thrill of an oceanside amusement park. Open year 'round, the Southern Maine Coast has it all. SEE MORE

5 Tips for Buying a New or Used Boat

By Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore/BoatUS With families unable to spend their usual summer traveling, attending summer camp, or visiting friends and relatives due to the coronavirus pandemic, many more Americans turned to boating in 2020 than in years past. The National Marine Manufacturers Association reported that sales of new powerboats were up… Learn More