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Beautiful Binnacles: A Study of Yacht Helm Stations
Few locations on a yacht tell as much about the vessel as the helm station. This series of photos conveys the beauty, history, and functionality found on some of the most beautiful sailing yachts afloat today. Enjoy. SEE MORE
CW Hood to Debut Electric Propulsion Drive in Rockland
CW Hood Yachts will debut a 32-foot, One-design daysailer with Mastervolt's™ first PODMaster™ 2.0 External Electric Propulsion Drive installation at the tenth annual Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show in Rockland from August 10-12. "Last winter, we had a special request to look into the idea of adding auxiliary power… SEE MORE
Herreshoff Sloop Open to Public at Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show in Rockland
In addition to the large yachts, gorgeous furniture, and other examples of fine craftsmanship on display at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show in Rockland August 10-12 will be a yacht that is sure to be one of the most envied at the show. Artisan Boatworks, which specializes in… SEE MORE
Scene on the Coast: Belfast Waterfront Hums With Activity
Not so long ago, the Belfast waterfront was a relatively sleepy place, with just some tugboats and a few pleasure craft calling the mouth of the Passagassawakeag River home. That's certainly not the case these days, as the growth of Front Street Shipyard and the city's own growing appeal as… SEE MORE
Cutting-Edge Yacht On Display at Boat & Home Show
One of the most cutting-edge racing yachts ever built is nearing completion at the Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company yard in Thomaston, but visitors at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show in Rockland on August 10-12 will get a sneak peek of it. The SpeedDream project is the result of a… SEE MORE
Another Proud Maine Ship Heads Off to Work
Shipbuilding is alive and well in East Boothbay. Launched on July 26, 2012, the 86' 5,100-horsepower Z-drive tug Katie T.Moran will serve Moran Towing Corporation in the Port of Norfolk, Virginia. Designed by Jensen Maritime Consultants of Seattle and built by Washburn Doughty Shipbuilders, the Katie T. Moran is the… SEE MORE
A Buzzards Bay Adventure to Penikese Island
Ever dreamed of exploring a tiny, largely uninhabited island in the middle of Buzzards Bay? The Buzzards Bay Coalition is offering a one-day Bay Adventure to Penikese Island, located just off Cuttyhunk. Participants on this full-day excursion will get the opportunity to explore this beautiful island, and planned activities include… SEE MORE
Classic Feeder Race Fleet Arrives in Camden
The fleet of the Eggemoggin Reach Feeder Race arrived in Camden on a foggy evening to prepare for a weekend of racing. Alera, a NY 30, slid quietly into the harbor at dusk. Several of the larger yachts had to wait outside the harbor in the fog for the full… SEE MORE
The Height of Summer, A Newport Harbor Evening Cruise
Get out on the water when you can. Don't let summer pass you by. Seize the day (or evening). Whatever words of wisdom it takes, the message on the coast these days is unmistakable: Enjoy your summer on the coast. This crew out on a harbor cruise in Newport Harbor… SEE MORE
Motor Yacht Sees Swift, Dramatic Refit at Rockport Yard
The boating season in New England is brief, and when your boat spends its winters down South that can leave a very small window to get some much-needed maintenance work done. We've been fortunate in having the opportunity to keep a gorgeous Wesmac 50 in top shape for the past… SEE MORE
Tragedy Off NJ Coast Revealed Best, Worst of Ship Crews
What captain would order a 504’ cruise ship bow-first into the wind when it caught fire? Captain William Warms, elevated to the position after the mysterious death of Captain Robert Willmott, on September 4, 1934, did just that. He was hours into his new position as captain of the cruise… SEE MORE
New Sabre 38 Motor Yacht Sees the Light of Day
The first Sabre 38 Salon Express left the shop today headed for the boatyard. She will make her formal debut at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show in Rockland in less than two weeks, and moving this new yacht outside and preparing it for transport is an exciting day… SEE MORE