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The Concordia Yawl: A Timeless, Tested Design
The Concordia Company has one of the longest and most interesting histories of any boatbuilding company, and yet we are often so busy working on and sailing the classic yawls that have emerged from our boatyard here in Padanaram, we forget to tell our own story! Which is precisely why… SEE MORE
BEST HARBOR - 47th Annual Buzzards Bay Regatta Notice of Race Issued
SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA - The Notice of Race for the greatly anticipated 2019 Buzzards Bay Regatta has been issued. Hosted jointly by the Beverly Yacht Club and the New Bedford Yacht Club, the 47th edition will feature Shields, J 80s, H12s and Bullseyes Racing in Marion and, in Padanaram, there… SEE MORE
Highlights from the 2019 Palm Beach International Boat Show
By Martha Coolidge PALM BEACH, FL - The Palm Beach International Boat Show, held yearly in April, is my favorite boat show. Firstly, it's April after all, my least favorite month in Maine - too early for sailing, sun still a bit low and often cold; and impossible to figure… SEE MORE
BoatUS Foundation Offering Everything Needed to Start a Life Jacket Loaner Site
ANNAPOLIS, Md., - Would you like to try to help save a child's life this summer boating season? With a range of free materials available, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water can help your marina, club, fuel dock, campground, town or waterfront business get a Life Jacket… SEE MORE
Sperry Charleston Race Week 2019, Set To Unfold April 11-14
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Sailors don't need too much arm-twisting to get them to agree to a trip to Charleston, SC and they're even more excited to contest the big event: Sperry Charleston Race Week 2019, set to unfold April 11-14. This year's edition will be packed with Chesapeake talent with… SEE MORE
Oakcliff and US Sailing Olympic Development Program to Host Training Camp in Oyster Bay, N.Y.
OYSTER BAY, N.Y. – Oakcliff Sailing has joined forces with US Sailing to host a High-Performance Acorn Training Camp for aspiring Olympic athletes. It will take place June 7-20, 2019 at Oakcliff’s facilities in Oyster Bay, New York. In partnership with US Sailing’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) this camp will… SEE MORE
Solar-Powered Yachts Highlight the Palm Beach International Boat Show
By Mareesa Nicosia Tens of thousands of seafarers and hundreds of well-appointed vessels—some outfitted for solar-powered propulsion—are convening under fair skies in Palm Beach this weekend. The 34th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show displays $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including everything from 8-foot inflatables to 300-foot-long super… SEE MORE
Hinckley Images Now Digitized and Available Online
Lovers of classic Hinckleys have a new visual source to fuel their dreams. Thanks to a partnership between the Hinckley Co. and the Southwest Harbor Library, over 1,400 photographs from the boat building company have been digitized and are available for viewing online. The project was made possible by a… SEE MORE
Anna Receives Nomination for 2019 Classic Boat Award
What can we say about Anna that has not already been said? Since her launch last spring Anna has become one of the most written about and celebrated Spirit-of-Tradition boats of the year. After a season spent competing in New England races like the Camden Classic and Eggemoggin Reach Regatta,… SEE MORE
A Captain's Guide to Boat Salvage
On August 24, 1867, the Blackwell, a British ship docked in San Francisco Harbor caught fire around 4 a.m. When the crew was unable to contain the blaze, it was forced to abandon ship. As the fire raged, a tug boat docked nearby named the Goliath raced over to the… SEE MORE
Cold Weather Boating Requires Caution and Preparation
While many boaters in colder parts of the country have winterized their boats or put them into storage until spring, many still use their vessels for hunting, fishing or transportation. Unfortunately, the risk of a deadly accident is increased with cold weather. Extra caution and preparation should be taken before… SEE MORE
The DNA of the SoT: Design Elements That Keep a Boat from Being a True Spirit-of-Tradition
THE DNA OF THE SoT: Design Elements Keep a Boat from Being a True Spirit-of-Tradition For our final “Spirit-of-Tradition” post we share a few boats that did not make the cut. All beautiful vessels in their own right but a touch too modern to be considered proper SoT boats. Botin… SEE MORE