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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
Love the Coast: Free Sailing, Rowing Offered in Rockland
On Thursday, July 12, at 6 p.m., Rockland Community Sailing and The Apprenticeshop opens their doors and shores to invite the public for an evening of free sailing and rowing on Rockland Harbor. Visitors will have the opportunity to try a variety of boats, including an Apprenticeshop-built 15’ gaff-rigged sloop,… SEE MORE
Port Aransas Offers a Bit of Everything for Texas Boaters
The City of Port A has it all for boaters wishing to spend a little or a lot of time. The City of Port Aransas Marina is just a short distance in from the Gulf of Mexico with a well-protected floating dock reserved for transients. There are no swells inside… SEE MORE
New Life for a Classic Old Whaler
The crew at Nauset Marine was recently asked to do a complete refit of a 1969 Boston Whaler Katama, one of the true classics in the line of vintage Whalers. As you can see from these photographs, the boat has been completely reborn, ready for another forty years of zipping… SEE MORE
Enjoying the View on a Fireworks Rain Date
Boaters enjoy a front row seat to Camden's Fourth of July fireworks, delayed until the Fifth due to fog. It was worth the wait! SEE MORE