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The Megayacht Migration Returns to Camden
So far the summer of 2012 hasn't seen too many large power yachts in Camden Harbor, but that changed in a big way today when the Lady J pulled up to the dock at Wayfarer Marine. A 142' Palmer Johnson aluminum motor yacht built in 1997 and refit in 2011,… SEE MORE
Oriental: A Welcoming Spot for Cruisers on the ICW
Oriental, North Carolina, is just off the Neuse River at ICW mile 182 and provides a welcoming stop for cruisers. The anchorage just inside the breakwater has good holding and room for a half-dozen boats. Continuing a short distance it becomes obvious this harbor isn’t exclusive to yachts, but is… SEE MORE
Under Stormy Skies in Brooksville and Bucks Harbor
Brooksville is a quiet town made up of peaceful villages where cozy inlets lead to wide meadows. Towering trees guard the surrounding coastline like a small army of spruce-clad warriors. In South Brooksville, Bucks Harbor leads to the clear waters of Eggemoggin Reach. Cape Rosier juts out into Penobscot Bay,… SEE MORE
Parties, Movies, and Sailing: Cup Week Continues
The America's Cup World Series is kicking into high gear in Newport, with more racing, more presentations, and more parties taking place every day. For race crews, the days leading up to Thursday's first championship race are proving critical as the teams learn learn to understand the local weather conditions… SEE MORE
Enjoying Life at a Slower Pace on Useppa Island
Is it a harbor? A private island? A marina? What the heck does the name “Useppa” mean, and where is it located? For me and my husband, Useppa Island, Florida, is our home for six months of the year — and it has been for almost thirty-five years. The island… SEE MORE
America's Cup World Series Opens in Newport
It's been a long time coming, but on June 23 the America's Cup World Series officially began in Newport, and what a first day it was. Beginning with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony that opened the Exploration Zone at Fort Adams, the beginning of this tremendous sailing event seemed to get… SEE MORE
Discovering Island Time on North Haven
I noticed things heating up in the quiet village of North Haven last weekend. Suddenly cars were on the road, people began to materialize, and they were walking briskly. Then I looked out between buildings along Main Street, and saw the Captain Neal Burgess docking up below. The ferry sets… SEE MORE
Cruising Back in Time in Charleston
Residents of Charleston are quick to tell you it’s the place where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers join to form the Atlantic Ocean. This confluence has created a peninsula rich in history, gracious in style, and welcoming to those visiting by water. While the cruise ship visitor will land on… SEE MORE
Great Day for a Boat Launching — Times Two
For the spring we had, Saturday, June 16, was a beautiful day, only slightly overcast and almost warm. It was a good day for a launching — or two. Arch Davis, a Kiwi boatbuilder/designer who has been marketing kits and plans for elegant and efficient small rowboats and sailboats… SEE MORE
Cup Crazy: Close-ups of the Race Yachts in Newport
Newport Harbor is always an exciting place to be and to experience a dose of yacht-envy, but with the America's Cup World Series beginning to kick into high gear, harbor tours have gained some significant new attractions. A spin around the harbor in the fading light of June 21 revealed… SEE MORE
A Newport Harbor Evening
I headed to Newport to get a look at the action leading up to the America's Cup World Series. While there were telltale signs of the upcoming races, a look at the harbor at sunset would not give you any indication that thousands of people and the national media would… SEE MORE
Celebrating Youth-Built Boat Launches
This spring the Compass Project celebrated a lot of hard work put in by kids in the Portland area, work that allowed students to create floating, useful works of art. Whether they created a 17', twin-sail craft or a rowing dinghy, these young people proved that they can work together… SEE MORE