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America's Cup World Series Generates $38.2 Million for RI
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation has released the "Large Marine Events Benefits Assessment Modeling Report" detailing the economic and fiscal impact on the 2012 America's Cup World Series (ACWS). The study was initiated to analyze the fiscal impact of the ACWS and act as a learning tool to help… SEE MORE
No. 1 Sabre Dealership for 2012: DiMillo's Yacht Sales
Sabre Yachts is proud to announce that DiMillo’s Yacht Sales, based in Portland, Maine, and Glen Cove, New York, is the #1 Sabre Dealership of 2012. Chris DiMillo and his team have won this honor for the sixth consecutive year. “Our relationship with DiMillo’s Yacht Sales has been very good… SEE MORE
Chesapeake Light Craft Introduces New Utility Skiff
Chesapeake Light Craft, the 21-year-old boat kit specialist, has broadened its range beyond the previous scope of more than 80 kayaks, canoes, dinghies, and sailcraft to include an outboard skiff. Designed by John C. Harris, this light but sturdy fishing and utility skiff -- a “crab skiff,” as they’re known… SEE MORE
Winter: A Time for Doodling Fine Yachts
While we love the sun and sailing of the summer season, here in Maine there’s a lot of pressure to pack in as much as possible in a few short weeks. It’s in the off season that we get the chance to catch up with our friends and clients, and… SEE MORE
Foggy Meadows Farm, a North Haven Work in Progress
Foggy Meadows Farm lies in an often misty hollow on North Haven Island. We stumbled on the small island farm while on a long walk last fall from our anchored boat in Pulpit Harbor . A handful of compact barns and a few small pastures surround Foggy Meadows Farm on… SEE MORE
Behind the Scenes: Assembly Line at Back Cove Yachts
What takes place on the assembly line at Back Cove Yachts? Here’s the scoop…. Over fifty boats get built at Back Cove Yachts, based in Rockland, on an annual basis. The shop floor has two assembly lines. The Back Cove 37 occupies Line One, and the Back Cove 30 and… SEE MORE
Maine Marinas in Winter: Part II
Behind the auto repair shop on the Fore River in South Portland, a stone’s throw from busy stop-and-go traffic, Barrow’s goldeneyes, teals, pintails, and other ducks dive for snails and worms in the mud. Canada geese forage in the thin strip of browned marsh along the bank. But at low… SEE MORE
Maine Marinas in Winter: Part I
On a recent visit to Mount Desert Island, I stopped by the marina at Northeast Harbor to see what it looked like in winter. The roads and parking lots were plowed, the walkway cleared. I heard the engine of one of the fishing boats, but I could not tell which… SEE MORE
A Life Afloat: Building Great Yachts
One never knows where life is going to lead you. Just ask Mike Inman, supervisor of the Lamination Department for Sabre Yachts. Six years ago, Mike Inman was working for Spurwink Services in a home for adults with Autism and severe mental disabilities. Mike and his wife, Leanne, found great… SEE MORE
Wonderful Winter Mornings in Camden
After several days of single-digit temperatures, a morning where the thermometer hits the teens or even — gasp! — the twenties can seem positively balmy. This tends to bring out the dog-walkers among us, as well as a few youthful sledders and even the occasional couple out for a stroll. Here… SEE MORE
Ice Breaking in Rockport Harbor
The Coast Guard ice breaker Tackle came into a quite solid Rockport Harbor on the morning of January 4. Ice is dangerous, especially to boats still in the harbor. Rather than run through and create a bunch of tennis court-sized chunks, they appeared to take it slowly and work at… SEE MORE
Maine's Working Harbors, a Precious Commodity
Two schooners coasted into Burnt Coat Harbor last season and gave us a lesson in sailing. We followed in the wake of the schooner American Eagle as it took us deep into the harbor, rounded up into the wind, and dropped its anchor, all under sail. Then later, the schooner… SEE MORE