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A Racer's Life: Newport's Kenny Read Back at the Helm
You might think that after 39,000 miles of racing a yacht around the world's roughest oceans, you'd get a little time off. Not so for Newport's Kenny Read, skipper of Mar Mostro, the Puma- and BERG Propulsion-sponsored entry in the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race. Despite dismasting in the race's first… SEE MORE
A New Adventure Begins for a Classic Fife Yacht
There’s been plenty of ink and attention paid this summer to the ultramodern go-fast boats being built these days, so it’s refreshing indeed when the sailing world turns out to honor the return of one of yachting’s grand dames. That was certainly the case in Rockport Harbor on July 21… SEE MORE
Stuck in Cape May — and Loving It!
One of the best things about cruising to Cape May by boat is that we often get stuck there. This is meant as the highest compliment: rough water in either Delaware Bay or the Atlantic can extend a Cape May visit by a few days. Tour, walk, read a book,… SEE MORE
Launch of Adventuress, Rockport, Maine
A crowd gathered in preparation for the launch of Adventuress in Rockport Harbor. Check back for a full photo gallery. SEE MORE
Adventures Afloat: South Bristol and Christmas Cove
Rutherford Island, located eastward across the Damariscotta River from Boothbay, is better known by the names of its two harbors, South Bristol and Christmas Cove. Both are important and complex enough that NOAA has charted them to 1:10,000 scale instead of the normal coastal 1:40,000. The central feature of Christmas… SEE MORE
A Taste of the Old in the New Atlantic City
Glitz, glitz, and more glitz emanate from Atlantic City's casinos. These days, though, gambling is only part of the incentive; entertainment ranges from country to classical, rock ‘n roll to rhythm ‘n blues. Family events are now becoming as popular as the controversial beach bars. Boaters and other visitors to… SEE MORE
Local Guide, Atlantic City: Navigating Absecon Inlet
New Jersey inlets can be dicey, especially when frothy waves roll in from the Atlantic, bird droppings cover buoys, and and the sand is constantly shifting. But it has been this way since the great explorers such as Cornelius Mey and Henry Hudson attempted to navigate the waters behind what… SEE MORE
A Visit to the Calvert Marine Museum
The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons Island, Maryland, is home to one of the premier collections of southern Chesapeake Bay history. Not only is the museum readily accessible to visitors from the water, but much of the publicly viewable content is almost like a family photo album for the nearby… SEE MORE
L'heure Bleue in Southern Maryland
Now that the cooler weather has returned to the Mid-Atlantic region, beautiful evenings can be enjoyed on the water once again. SEE MORE
Refit in Maine, Raced Around the World
Sorry, Germany. An attractive young lawyer has just quit your ranks to become a full-time sailor — and you can blame a Maine boatyard for it. At 31, Anna-Maria Renken was well on her way last winter to a successful career as a maritime lawyer. Although the tall, blond native… SEE MORE
Beautiful "Rocky Place" Near Woods Hole: Nobska
Not far from the village of Woods Hole lies one of the best beaches in Falmouth — Nobska. A white-sand crescent, nestled in the rocky shoreline and under the shadow of scenic Nobska Light, this iconic Cape Cod beach looks out over Vineyard Sound. This point, which juts out toward… SEE MORE
What a Day on the Bay: Great Schooner Race 2012
The Great Schooner Race, a lighthearted competition between the traditionally rigged passenger boats that operate out of Camden, Rockport, and Rockland, is always a highlight of the boating season. This year we were especially fortunate to have fair skies and fresh breezes, leading to some of the best sailing the… SEE MORE
