Search for More News:
Spring Traditions on the Coast: Hauling Out
Every year, the windjammers that take tourists for sailing adventures on the coast of Maine must “haul out” for a few days at least. This is the only time to take care of anything below the waterline. It’s a process of cleaning, repairing, and repainting the hulls. Most of the… SEE MORE
Second Straight Leg Victory for U.S. Racing Team
Newport, Rhode Island’s Kenny Read has powered his Mar Mostro and its crew to a second consecutive leg victory in the Volvo Ocean Race, charging across the finish line in Miami in the early afternoon of May 9 at more than fourteen knots. Mar Mostro took the lead in the… SEE MORE
Dreaming Away a Rainy Day in Tenants Harbor
Rain, rain, rain! That's all the sky seems to want to give us the past couple of weeks in midcoast Maine. The sun will appear for a day, then disappear for three days. The ground will begin to dry up, only to be blanketed with heavy rains a few hours… SEE MORE
Electric Saildrive Installed on C.W. Hood Daysailer
We are very excited to announce that our dream of an electric inboard sail drive for the C.W. Hood 32 is now a reality! Powered by two Lithium batteries, all you have to do is turn the key and you're on your way. The control panel and throttle are conveniently… SEE MORE
Greeting a Classic on Her Way North
A piece of history is docked at the Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club in Beach Haven, New Jersey. She is headed up to the 1,000 Islands, along the U.S./Canada border, with her congenial, capable owners Mike Wright and Jody Reynolds at the helm. If the Jersey Shore weather clears up… SEE MORE
Volvo Ocean Race in Miami
Over 150,000 sailing enthusiasts from around the country — welcomed the Volvo Ocean Race crews to Miami To greet the crews and entertain the spectators, the Volvo Ocean Race set up a slew of activities, simulators, educational programs, and races. Whether you wanted to try the Grinding Challenge to see if… SEE MORE
Former America's Cup Yachts Return to Newport Harbor
Three former America's Cup yachts have returned to Newport Harbor for another season of sailing and chartering. In the past two weeks three Cup defenders — Weatherly, American Eagle, and Nefertiti — have splashed and we've already begun our first charters of the year. Soon Intrepid will join the rest of our… SEE MORE
Schooners Readying for the Season in Rockland Harbor
The schooner GRACE BAILEY, of Camden, was spotted at North End Shipyard in Rockland getting fitted out for the season. SEE MORE
Catboating in South Dartmouth
A Marshall 15 Sandpiper enjoying a late afternoon breeze. SEE MORE
A Peaceful Morning in Padanaram
A classic, a Marshall 22, sits quietly at her mooring. SEE MORE
Overcoming Spring's Inertia on the Maine Coast
Having been frustrated with either rain or bone chilling cold most of April, the cold, gray, miserable weather Saturday just would not seem to clear off — until about 3 pm. Enough already, we were going cruising for our first long overdue overnight. It was a pleasant passage, though almost… SEE MORE
Some Motivation As We Ready for Racing Season
If you're like many sailors right now, you've got a few drops of bottom paint on your shoes today and the smell of varnish is fresh in your nose (if not on your hands). This is the time when we put in the hard labor in the boatyard so that… SEE MORE
